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WI Stat § 448.962 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.962 - Applicability.

448.962  Applicability. This subchapter does not do any of the following: (1) Require any of the following to be licensed as an occupational therapist:(a) Any person employed as an occupational therapist by a federal agency, as defined under s. 59.57 (2) (c) 1., if the person provides occupational therapy solely under the direction or control of the federal agency by which he or she is employed.(b) Any person pursuing a supervised course of study, including internship, leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy under an accredited or approved educational program, if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.(c) Any person performing occupational therapy services in this state under a limited permit, as provided under s. 448.963 (4), if at least one of the following applies:1. The person is licensed or certified as an occupational therapist under the law of another state which has licensure or certification requirements that are determined by the board to be at least as stringent as the requirements of this subchapter.2. The person meets the requirements for initial certification as an occupational therapist, registered, established by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.(d) Any person lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit, registration or certification granted by this state or the federal government.(e) Any person assisting an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in practice under the direct, immediate and on-premises supervision of the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. (2) Require any of the following to be licensed as an occupational therapy assistant:(a) Any person employed as an occupational therapy assistant by a federal agency, as defined under s. 59.57 (2) (c) 1., if the person provides occupational therapy solely under the direction or control of the federal agency by which he or she is employed.(b) Any person pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy assistantship under an approved educational program, if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.(c) Any person performing occupational therapy services in this state under a limited permit, as provided under s. 448.963 (4), if at least one of the following applies:1. The person is licensed or certified as an occupational therapy assistant under the law of another state which has licensure or certification requirements that are determined by the board to be at least as stringent as the requirements of this subchapter.2. The person meets the requirements for initial certification as a certified occupational therapy assistant, established by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.(d) Any person lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit, registration or certification granted by this state or the federal government.History:  1999 a. 180 ss. 25 to 31, 56.
WI Stat § 448.964 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.964 - Examination.

448.964  Examination. (1) The affiliated credentialing board shall conduct or arrange for examinations required for occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant licensure under s. 448.963 (2) (c) and (3) (c) at times and places determined by the affiliated credentialing board. (2) Examinations under sub. (1) may consist of written or oral tests, or both, and shall require applicants to demonstrate each of the following:(a) Minimum competency in subjects substantially related to the practice of occupational therapy and assisting in the practice of occupational therapy.(b) Ability to practice occupational therapy or assist in the practice of occupational therapy with reasonable skill and safety.History:  1999 a. 180.
WI Stat § 448.965 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.965 - Duties and powers of affiliated credentialing board.

448.965  Duties and powers of affiliated credentialing board. (1) The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules that establish each of the following:(a) Standards for acceptable examination performance by an applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.(b) Continuing education requirements for license renewal for an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant under s. 448.967 (2).(c) Standards of practice for occupational therapy, including a code of ethics and criteria for referral. (2) The affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules that define the scope of practice of occupational therapy or the scope of assisting in the practice of occupational therapy.History:  1999 a. 180 s. 51 to 53, 56.
WI Stat § 448.966 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.966 - Reciprocal licensure.

448.966  Reciprocal licensure. (1) Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), the affiliated credentialing board shall grant a license as an occupational therapist to a person who holds a similar certificate or license in another state or territory of the United States if the affiliated credentialing board determines that the requirements for receiving the certificate or license in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 448.963 (2). (2) Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), the affiliated credentialing board shall grant a license as an occupational therapy assistant to a person who holds a similar certificate or license in another state or territory of the United States if the affiliated credentialing board determines that the requirements for receiving the certificate or license in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 448.963 (3).History:  1999 a. 180.
WI Stat § 448.967 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.967 - Issuance of license; expiration and renewal.

448.967  Issuance of license; expiration and renewal. (1) The department shall issue a certificate of licensure to each person who is licensed under this subchapter. (2) The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and a statement attesting compliance with the continuing education requirements established in rules promulgated under s. 448.965 (1) (b).History:  1999 a. 180; 2007 a. 20.
WI Stat § 448.968 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.968 - Disciplinary proceedings and actions.

448.968  Disciplinary proceedings and actions. (1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the affiliated credentialing board may make investigations and conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter has occurred. (2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the affiliated credentialing board may reprimand a licensee or deny, limit, suspend or revoke a license granted under this subchapter if it finds that the applicant or licensee has done any of the following:(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a license.(b) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, been convicted of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of occupational therapy or assisting in the practice of occupational therapy.(c) Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive or misleading.(d) Advertised, practiced or attempted to practice under another's name.(e) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.34, practiced occupational therapy or assisted in the practice of occupational therapy while his or her ability to practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.(f) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the code of ethics established in the rules promulgated under s. 448.965 (1) (c).(g) Engaged in conduct while practicing occupational therapy or assisting in the practice of occupational therapy that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.(h) Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.History:  1999 a. 180.
WI Stat § 448.969 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.969 - Injunctive relief.

448.969  Injunctive relief. If the affiliated credentialing board has reason to believe that any person is violating this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter, the affiliated credentialing board, the department, the attorney general or the district attorney of the proper county may investigate and may, in addition to any other remedies, bring an action in the name and on behalf of this state to enjoin the person from the violation.History:  1999 a. 180.
WI Stat § 448.9695 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.9695 - Penalties; appeal.

448.9695  Penalties; appeal. (1) A person who violates any provision of this subchapter may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both. (2) Any person aggrieved by any action taken under this subchapter by the affiliated credentialing board, its officers or its agents may apply for judicial review as provided in ch. 227, and shall file notice of such appeal with the secretary of the affiliated credentialing board within 30 days. No court of this state may enter an ex parte stay of any action taken by the affiliated credentialing board under this subchapter.NOTE: This section is shown as renumbered from s. 448.970 eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History:  1999 a. 180; 2017 a. 364 s. 49; 2021 a. 23 s. 51; Stats. 2021 s. 448.9695.
WI Stat § 448.970 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.970 - Penalties; appeal.

448.970  Penalties; appeal. (1) A person who violates any provision of this subchapter may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both. (2) Any person aggrieved by any action taken under this subchapter by the affiliated credentialing board, its officers or its agents may apply for judicial review as provided in ch. 227, and shall file notice of such appeal with the secretary of the affiliated credentialing board within 30 days. No court of this state may enter an ex parte stay of any action taken by the affiliated credentialing board under this subchapter.NOTE: This section is renumbered to s. 448.9695 eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History:  1999 a. 180; 2017 a. 364 s. 49; 2021 a. 23NOTE: Subch. VIII (title) is created eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.
WI Stat § 448.971 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.971 - Definitions.

448.971  Definitions. In this subchapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Board" means the physician assistant affiliated credentialing board. (2) “Physician assistant” means a person licensed under this subchapter. (3) “Podiatrist” has the meaning given in s. 448.60 (3). (4) “Podiatry” has the meaning given in s. 448.60 (4).NOTE:  This section is created eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History: 2021 a. 23.
WI Stat § 448.972 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.972 - License required; exceptions.

448.972  License required; exceptions. (1) Except as provided in subs. (2) and (3), no person may represent himself or herself as a “PA” or “physician assistant," use or assume the title “PA” or “physician assistant," or append to the person's name the words or letters “physician assistant," “PA," “PA-C,” or any other titles, letters, or designation that represents or may tend to represent the person as a physician assistant, unless he or she is licensed by the board under this subchapter. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to any of the following:(a) An individual employed and duly credentialed as a physician assistant or physician associate by the federal government while performing duties incident to that employment, unless a license under this subchapter is required by the federal government.(b) A person who satisfies the requirement under s. 448.974 (1) (a) 3. but who is not licensed under this subchapter. This paragraph does not allow such a person to practice medicine and surgery in violation of s. 448.03 (1) (a) or to practice podiatry in violation of s. 448.61. (3) A student who is enrolled in an accredited physician assistant educational program may use the title “physician assistant student,” “PA student,” or “PA-S.”NOTE:  This section is created eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History: 2021 a. 23.
WI Stat § 448.9725 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.9725 - Expedited partner therapy.

448.9725  Expedited partner therapy. (1) In this section:(b) “Antimicrobial drug" has the meaning given in s. 448.035 (1) (b).(c) “Expedited partner therapy" has the meaning given in s. 448.035 (1) (c). (2) Notwithstanding the requirements of s. 448.9785, a physician assistant may provide expedited partner therapy if a patient is diagnosed as infected with a chlamydial infection, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis and the patient has had sexual contact with a sexual partner during which the chlamydial infection, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis may have been transmitted to or from the sexual partner. The physician assistant shall attempt to obtain the name of the patient's sexual partner. A prescription order for an antimicrobial drug prepared under this subsection shall include the name and address of the patient's sexual partner, if known. If the physician assistant is unable to obtain the name of the patient's sexual partner, the prescription order shall include, in ordinary, bold-faced capital letters, the words, “expedited partner therapy" or the letters “EPT." (3) The physician assistant shall provide the patient with a copy of the information sheet prepared by the department of health services under s. 46.03 (44) and shall request that the patient give the information sheet to the person with whom the patient had sexual contact. (4) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), a physician assistant is immune from civil liability for injury to or the death of a person who takes any antimicrobial drug if the antimicrobial drug is prescribed, dispensed, or furnished under this section and if expedited partner therapy is provided as specified under this section.(b) The immunity under par. (a) does not extend to the donation, distribution, furnishing, or dispensing of an antimicrobial drug by a physician assistant whose act or omission involves reckless, wanton, or intentional misconduct.NOTE:  This section is created eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History: 2021 a. 23.
WI Stat § 448.9727 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.9727 - Prescriptions for and delivery of opioid antagonists.

448.9727  Prescriptions for and delivery of opioid antagonists. (1) In this section:(a) “Administer" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (1).(b) “Deliver" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (5).(c) “Dispense" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (7).(d) “Opioid antagonist" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (13v).(e) “Opioid-related drug overdose" has the meaning given in s. 256.40 (1) (d).(f) “Standing order" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (21p). (2) (a) A physician assistant may do any of the following:1. Prescribe an opioid antagonist to a person in a position to assist an individual at risk of undergoing an opioid-related drug overdose and may deliver the opioid antagonist to that person. A prescription order under this subdivision need not specify the name and address of the individual to whom the opioid antagonist will be administered, but shall instead specify the name of the person to whom the opioid antagonist is prescribed.2. Issue a standing order to one or more persons authorizing the dispensing of an opioid antagonist.(b) A physician assistant who prescribes or delivers an opioid antagonist under par. (a) 1. shall ensure that the person to whom the opioid antagonist is prescribed has or has the capacity to provide the knowledge and training necessary to safely administer the opioid antagonist to an individual undergoing an opioid-related overdose and that the person demonstrates the capacity to ensure that any individual to whom the person further delivers the opioid antagonist has or receives that knowledge and training. (3) A physician assistant who, acting in good faith, prescribes or delivers an opioid antagonist in accordance with sub. (2) or who, acting in good faith, otherwise lawfully prescribes or dispenses an opioid antagonist shall be immune from criminal or civil liability and may not be subject to professional discipline under s. 448.978 for any outcomes resulting from prescribing, delivering, or dispensing the opioid antagonist.NOTE:  This section is created eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History: 2021 a. 23.
WI Stat § 448.973 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.973 - Powers and duties of board.

448.973  Powers and duties of board. (1) (a) The board shall promulgate rules implementing s. 448.9785.(b) The board shall promulgate rules establishing continuing education requirements for physician assistants.(c) The board may promulgate other rules to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including any of the following:1. Rules defining what constitutes unprofessional conduct for physician assistants for purposes of s. 448.978 (2) (d).2. Rules under s. 448.977 (2). (2) The board shall include in the register the board maintains under s. 440.035 (1m) (d) the names of all persons whose licenses issued under this subchapter were suspended or revoked within the past 2 years. The register shall be available for purchase at cost.NOTE:  This section is created eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History: 2021 a. 23.
WI Stat § 448.976 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.976 - Civil liability.

448.976  Civil liability. No physician assistant shall be liable for any civil damages for either of the following: (1) Reporting in good faith to the department of transportation under s. 146.82 (3) a patient's name and other information relevant to a physical or mental condition of the patient that in the physician assistant's judgment impairs the patient's ability to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle. (2) In good faith, not reporting to the department of transportation under s. 146.82 (3) a patient's name and other information relevant to a physical or mental condition of the patient that in the physician assistant's judgment does not impair the patient's ability to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle.NOTE:  This section is created eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History: 2021 a. 23.
WI Stat § 448.977 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.977 - Malpractice liability insurance.

448.977  Malpractice liability insurance. (1) Except as provided in subs. (2) and (3), no physician assistant may practice as authorized under s. 448.975 unless he or she has in effect malpractice liability insurance coverage evidenced by one of the following:(a) Personal liability coverage in the amounts specified for health care providers under s. 655.23 (4).(b) Coverage under a group liability policy providing individual coverage for the physician assistant in the amounts under s. 655.23 (4). (2) The board may promulgate rules requiring a practicing physician assistant to have in effect malpractice liability insurance coverage in amounts greater than those specified in sub. (1) (a) or (b) or (4). If the board promulgates rules under this subsection, no physician assistant may practice as authorized under s. 448.975 unless he or she has in effect malpractice liability insurance coverage as required under those rules, except as provided in sub. (3). (3) A physician assistant who is a state, county, or municipal employee, or federal employee or contractor covered under the federal tort claims act, as amended, and who is acting within the scope of his or her employment or contractual duties is not required to maintain in effect malpractice insurance coverage. (4) Except as provided in subs. (2) and (3), a physician assistant may comply with sub. (1) if the physician assistant's employer has in effect malpractice liability insurance that is at least the minimum amount specified under s. 655.23 (4) and that provides coverage for claims against the physician assistant.NOTE:  This section is created eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History: 2021 a. 23.
WI Stat § 448.978 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 448 - Medical practices.|448.978 - Professional discipline.

448.978  Professional discipline. (1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the board may conduct investigations and hearings to determine whether a person has violated this subchapter or a rule promulgated under this subchapter. (2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), if a person who applies for or holds a license issued under s. 448.974 does any of the following, the board may reprimand the person or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke the person's license:(a) Makes a material misstatement in an application for a license or an application for renewal of a license under s. 448.974.(b) Violates any law of this state or federal law that substantially relates to the practice of a physician assistant, violates this subchapter, or violates a rule promulgated under this subchapter.(c) Advertises, practices, or attempts to practice under another person's name.(d) Engages in unprofessional conduct. In this paragraph, “unprofessional conduct" does not include any of the following:1. Providing expedited partner therapy as described in s. 448.9725.2. Prescribing or delivering an opioid antagonist in accordance with s. 448.9727 (2).(e) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, is arrested for or convicted of a felony.(f) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practices as a physician assistant while his or her ability is impaired by alcohol or other drugs.(g) Engages in fraud or deceit in obtaining or using his or her license.(h) Is adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.(i) Demonstrates gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in practice.(j) Knowingly, recklessly, or negligently divulges a privileged communication or other confidential patient health care information except as required or permitted by state or federal law.(k) Fails to cooperate with the board, or fails to timely respond to a request for information by the board, in connection with an investigation under this section.(L) Prescribes, sells, administers, distributes, orders, or provides a controlled substance for a purpose other than a medical purpose.(m) Demonstrates a lack of physical or mental ability to safely practice as a physician assistant.(n) Engages in any practice that is outside the scope of his or her experience, education, or training.(o) Is disciplined or has been disciplined by another state or jurisdiction based upon acts or conduct similar to acts or conduct prohibited under pars. (a) to (n).NOTE:  This section is created eff. 4-1-22 by 2021 Wis. Act 23.History: 2021 a. 23.