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2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.655 - Malpractice liability insurance.

448.655
Malpractice liability insurance.
(1)
A licensed podiatrist shall annually submit to the affiliated credentialing board evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the podiatrist satisfies one of the following:
(a)
The podiatrist has in effect malpractice liability insurance coverage in the amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 for all occurrences in one year.
(b)
The podiatrist meets all of the following conditions:
1.
The podiatrist's principal place of practice is not in this state.
2.
The podiatrist will not be engaged in the practice of podiatry in this state for more than 240 hours during the following 12 months.
3.
The podiatrist has in effect malpractice liability insurance coverage that covers services provided by the podiatrist to patients in this state and which is in one of the following amounts:
a.
At least the minimum amount of malpractice liability insurance coverage that is required under the laws of the state in which the affiliated credentialing board determines that his or her principal place of practice is located.
b.
If the podiatrist is not required under the laws of the state in which the affiliated credentialing board determines that his or her principal place of practice is located to have in effect a minimum amount of malpractice liability insurance coverage, at least the minimum amount of malpractice liability insurance coverage that the affiliated credentialing board determines is necessary to protect the public.
(2)
For purposes of sub. (1), a podiatrist's principal place of practice is not in this state if the affiliated credentialing board determines that, during the following 12 months, any of the following applies:
(a)
More than 50 percent of the podiatrist's practice will be performed outside this state.
(b)
More than 50 percent of the income from the podiatrist's practice will be derived from outside this state.
(c)
More than 50 percent of the podiatrist's patients will be treated by the podiatrist outside this state.
(3)
The affiliated credentialing board may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew the license of a podiatrist who fails to procure or to submit proof of the malpractice liability insurance coverage required under sub. (1).
History:  1985 a. 340; 1989 a. 152; 1997 a. 175 ss. 51 to 56; Stats. 1997 s. 448.655.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.66 - Malpractice.

448.66
Malpractice.
Except as provided in s. 257.03, a person who practices podiatry without having a license under this subchapter may be liable for malpractice, and his or her ignorance of a duty ordinarily performed by a licensed podiatrist shall not limit his or her liability for an injury arising from his or her practice of podiatry.
History:  1997 a. 175; 2005 a. 96; 2009 a. 42.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.665 - Continuing education.

448.665
Continuing education.
The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules establishing requirements and procedures for licensees to complete continuing education programs or courses of study in order to qualify for renewal of a license granted under this subchapter. The rules shall require a licensee to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education programs or courses of study within each 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). The affiliated credentialing board may waive all or part of these requirements for the completion of continuing education programs or courses of study if the affiliated credentialing board determines that prolonged illness, disability or other exceptional circumstances have prevented a licensee from completing the requirements.
History:  1997 a. 175.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.67 - Practice requirements.

448.67
Practice requirements.
(1)
Fee splitting. No licensee may give or receive, directly or indirectly, to or from any other person any fee, commission, rebate or other form of compensation or anything of value for sending, referring or otherwise inducing a person to communicate with a licensee in a professional capacity, or for any professional services not actually rendered personally by the licensee or at the licensee's direction.
(2)
Separate billing required. Except as provided in sub. (4), a licensee who renders any podiatric service or assistance, or gives any podiatric advice or any similar advice or assistance, to any patient, podiatrist, physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse prescriber certified under s. 441.16 (2), partnership, or corporation, or to any other institution or organization, including a hospital, for which a charge is made to a patient, shall, except as authorized by Title 18 or Title 19 of the federal Social Security Act, render an individual statement or account of the charge directly to the patient, distinct and separate from any statement or account by any other podiatrist, physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse prescriber, or other person.
(3)
Billing for tests performed by the state laboratory of hygiene. A licensee who charges a patient, other person or 3rd-party payer for services performed by the state laboratory of hygiene shall identify the actual amount charged by the state laboratory of hygiene and shall restrict charges for those services to that amount.
(4)
Billing by professional partnerships and corporations. If 2 or more podiatrists have entered into a bona fide partnership or formed a service corporation for the practice of podiatry, the partnership or corporation may not render a single bill for podiatry services provided in the name of the partnership or corporation unless each individual licensed, registered or certified under this chapter or ch. 446, 449, 450, 455, 457 or 459, who provided services is individually identified on the bill as having rendered those services.
History:  1997 a. 175; 2005 a. 187; 2011 a. 161.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.68 - Hospital reports.

448.68
Hospital reports.
(1)
Within 30 days after receipt of a report under s. 50.36 (3) (c), the affiliated credentialing board shall notify the licensee, in writing, of the substance of the report. The licensee and the licensee's authorized representative may examine the report and may place into the record a statement, of reasonable length, of the licensee's view of the correctness or relevance of any information in the report. The licensee may institute an action in circuit court to amend or expunge any part of the licensee's record related to the report.
(2)
If the affiliated credentialing board determines that a report submitted under s. 50.36 (3) (c) is without merit or that the licensee has sufficiently improved his or her conduct, the affiliated credentialing board shall remove the report from the licensee's record. If no report about a licensee is filed under s. 50.36 (3) (c) for 2 consecutive years, the licensee may petition the affiliated credentialing board to remove any prior reports, which did not result in disciplinary action, from his or her record.
(3)
Upon the request of a hospital, the affiliated credentialing board shall provide the hospital with all information relating to a licensee's loss, reduction or suspension of staff privileges from other hospitals and all information relating to the licensee's being found guilty of unprofessional conduct. In this subsection, “hospital" has the meaning specified under s. 50.33 (2).
History:  1997 a. 175.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.685 - Injunctive relief.

448.685
Injunctive relief.
If the affiliated credentialing board has reason to believe that a person is violating this subchapter or a 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:  1997 a. 175.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.69 - Penalties; appeal.

448.69
Penalties; appeal.
(1)
Penalties.
(a)
Except as provided in par. (b), a person who violates any provision of this subchapter or a rule promulgated under this subchapter may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both.
(b)
A person who violates s. 448.67 (3) may be fined not more than $250.
(2)
Appeal. A person aggrieved by an 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 an action taken by the affiliated credentialing board under this subchapter.
History:  1997 a. 175.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.695 - Rules.

448.695
Rules.
(1)
The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate all of the following rules:
(a)
Rules defining the acts or attempted acts of commission or omission that constitute unprofessional conduct under s. 448.60 (5).
(b)
Rules implementing s. 448.697.
(2)
The affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(3)
The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules specifying the requirements for a course of instruction related to X-ray examinations by persons under the direct supervision of a podiatrist under s. 462.02 (2) (f). In promulgating the rules, the affiliated credentialing board shall consult with the radiography examining board and shall examine laws and rules in other states. The affiliated credentialing board shall approve courses that meet the requirements set forth in the rules.
(4)
The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules establishing all of the following:
(a)
Practice standards for a physician assistant practicing podiatry as provided in s. 448.975 (2) (a) 2m.
(b)
Requirements for a podiatrist who is supervising a physician assistant as provided in s. 448.975 (2) (a) 2m.
History:  1997 a. 175; 2009 a. 106; 2013 a. 345; 2017 a. 227; 2021 a. 23.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.697 - Informed consent.

448.697
Informed consent.
Any podiatrist who treats a patient shall inform the patient about the availability of reasonable alternate modes of treatment and about the benefits and risks of these treatments. The reasonable podiatrist standard is the standard for informing a patient under this section. The reasonable podiatrist standard requires disclosure only of information that a reasonable podiatrist would know and disclose under the circumstances. The podiatrist's duty to inform the patient under this section does not require disclosure of any of the following:
(1)
Detailed technical information that in all probability a patient would not understand.
(2)
Risks apparent or known to the patient.
(3)
Extremely remote possibilities that might falsely or detrimentally alarm the patient.
(4)
Information in emergencies where failure to provide treatment would be more harmful to the patient than treatment.
(5)
Information in cases where the patient is incapable of consenting.
(6)
Information about alternate modes of treatment for any condition the podiatrist has not included in his or her diagnosis at the time the podiatrist informs the patient.
History:  2013 a. 345.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.70 - Definitions.

448.70
Definitions.
In this subchapter:
(1)
“Affiliated credentialing board" means the dietitians affiliated credentialing board.
(1m)
“Certified dietitian" means an individual who is certified as a dietitian under this subchapter.
(2)
“Dietetics" means the integration and application of principles of nutritional science, biochemistry, food science, physiology, food systems management, behavioral science and social science in order to achieve or maintain the health of an individual or group of individuals. “Dietetics" includes assessing the nutritional needs of an individual or group of individuals and determining available resources and constraints in meeting those nutritional needs; establishing priorities, goals and objectives that meet those nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources and constraints; providing nutrition counseling; or developing, implementing and managing nutritional care systems.
(3)
“Dietitian" means an individual who practices dietetics.
History:  1993 a. 443.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.72 - Applicability.

448.72
Applicability.
This subchapter does not do any of the following:
(1)
Require a certificate under this subchapter for any of the following:
(a)
A person who is lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit or certificate of certification or registration granted under chs. 441, 446 to 451 or 456, or who is lawfully practicing in any other health care profession that is regulated by state law.
(b)
A person to whom a practice or procedure is delegated by a person under par. (a).
(c)
A person pursuing a supervised course of study, including internships, leading to a degree or certificate in dietetics from an accredited educational program or an educational program approved by the affiliated credentialing board.
(d)
A dietetic technician or assistant who is working under the supervision of a certified dietitian.
(e)
A dietitian who is serving in the U.S. armed forces, as defined in s. 40.02 (57m), or in the commissioned corps of the federal public health service or is employed by the U.S. veterans administration, and who is engaged in the practice of dietetics as part of that service or employment.
(f)
A person who markets or distributes food, food materials or dietary or food supplements, who explains the use, benefits or preparation of food, food materials or dietary or food supplements, who furnishes nutritional information on food, food materials or dietary or food supplements, or who disseminates nutritional information or literature, if the person does not use the title “dietitian" or “certified dietitian" and the person complies with applicable federal, state and local laws.
(2)
Prohibit a dietetic student described in sub. (1) (c) from using the title “dietitian student" or any other title, letters or designation that clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.
(3)
Prohibit an individual described in sub. (1) (e) from using the title “dietitian" or any letters or designation that represents or may tend to represent the individual as a dietitian, if the title, letters or designation is used only in the course of the individual's service or employment.
(4)
Prohibit an individual who is registered as a dietitian with the commission on dietetic registration of the American Dietetic Association from using the title “dietitian" or “registered dietitian".
(5)
Prohibit an individual who is registered as a dietetic technician with the commission on dietetic registration of the American Dietetic Association from using the title “dietetic technician" or “dietetic technician registered".
(6)
Prohibit an individual from using the title “dietitian", “licensed dietitian" or “certified dietitian" if the person is licensed or certified as a dietitian under the laws of another state which has licensure or certification requirements that the affiliated credentialing board determines to be substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 448.78.
History:  1993 a. 443; 1997 a. 75.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.74 - Duties of affiliated credentialing board.

448.74
Duties of affiliated credentialing board.
The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules that do all of the following:
(1)
Establish criteria for the approval of educational programs and training under s. 448.78 (3) and (4).
(2)
Establish a code of ethics to govern the professional conduct of certified dietitians.
History:  1993 a. 443.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.76 - Use of titles.

448.76
Use of titles.
Except as provided in s. 448.72 (1) (e) and (2) to (6), a person who is not a certified dietitian may not designate himself or herself as a dietitian, claim to provide dietetic services or use any title or initials that represent or may tend to represent the person as certified or licensed as a dietitian or as certified or licensed in a nutrition-related field.
History:  1993 a. 443; 1997 a. 75.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.78 - Certification of dietitians.

448.78
Certification of dietitians.
The affiliated credentialing board shall grant a certificate as a dietitian to an individual who does all of the following:
(1)
Submits an application for the certificate to the department on a form provided by the department.
(2)
Pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1).
(3)
Submits evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that he or she has done any of the following:
(a)
Received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics or food systems management from a program at a college or university that is regionally accredited, as determined by the affiliated credentialing board, and that is located in a state or territory of the United States.
(b)
Received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics or food systems management from a program at a college or university that is not located in a state or territory of the United States if the affiliated credentialing board determines that the program is substantially equivalent to a program under par. (a).
(c)
Received a degree from or otherwise successfully completed a program in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics or food systems management that is approved by the affiliated credentialing board.
(4)
Submits evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that he or she has completed at least 900 hours of dietetics practice in any state or territory of the United States under the supervision of any of the following:
(a)
A certified dietitian.
(b)
An individual who is registered as a dietitian with the commission on dietetic registration of the American Dietetic Association.
(c)
An individual who received a doctoral degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics or food systems management from any of the following:
1.
A program at a college or university that is regionally accredited, as determined by the affiliated credentialing board, and that is located in a state or territory of the United States.
2.
A program at a college or university that is not located in a state or territory of the United States if the affiliated credentialing board determines that the program is substantially equivalent to a program under subd. 1.
(d)
The internship program under s. 253.065.
(5)
Passes the registration examination for dietitians established by the commission on dietetic registration of the American dietetic association, or passes an equivalent examination approved by the affiliated credentialing board, and held under s. 448.84, to determine fitness to practice dietetics.
History:  1993 a. 443; 2015 a. 276.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.80 - Temporary certificate.

448.80
Temporary certificate.
Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (6), the affiliated credentialing board may grant a temporary dietitian certificate to an individual who satisfies the requirements under s. 448.78 (1) to (4) and has submitted an application to take the next available examination under s. 448.84. A temporary certificate granted under this section is valid for a period designated by the affiliated credentialing board, not to exceed 9 months, and may be renewed once by the affiliated credentialing board.
History:  1993 a. 443.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.82 - Reciprocal certificate.

448.82
Reciprocal certificate.
Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), the affiliated credentialing board shall grant a dietitian certificate to an individual 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 in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 448.78.
History:  1993 a. 443.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.84 - Examinations.

448.84
Examinations.
(1)
The affiliated credentialing board shall conduct or arrange for examinations for dietitian certification at least semiannually and at times and places determined by the affiliated credentialing board, and shall provide public notice of each examination at least 90 days before the date of the examination.
(2)
Examinations held under sub. (1) shall consist of written or oral tests, or both, requiring applicants to demonstrate minimum competency in subjects substantially related to the practice of dietetics.
History:  1993 a. 443.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.86 - Issuance of certificate; expiration and renewal.

448.86
Issuance of certificate; expiration and renewal.
(1)
The department shall issue a certificate to each individual who is certified under this subchapter.
(2)
The renewal dates for certificates granted under this subchapter, other than temporary certificates granted under s. 448.80, 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).
History:  1993 a. 443; 1997 a. 175; 2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.87 - Disciplinary proceedings and actions.

448.87
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 certified dietitian or deny, limit, suspend or revoke a certificate granted under this subchapter if it finds that the applicant or certified dietitian has done any of the following:
(a)
Made a material misstatement in an application for a certificate or for renewal of a certificate.
(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 dietetics.
(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 dietetics 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. 448.74 (2).
(g)
Engaged in conduct while practicing dietetics which 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:  1993 a. 443; 1999 a. 180 s. 55.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.95 - Definitions.

448.95
Definitions.
In this subchapter:
(1)
“Affiliated credentialing board" means the athletic trainers affiliated credentialing board.
(4)
“Athletic trainer" means an individual who engages in athletic training.
(5)
“Athletic training" means doing any of the following:
(a)
Preventing, recognizing and evaluating injuries or illnesses sustained while participating in physical activity.
(b)
Managing and administering the initial treatment of injuries or illnesses sustained while participating in physical activity.
(c)
Giving emergency care or first aid for an injury or illness sustained while participating in physical activity.
(d)
Rehabilitating and physically reconditioning injuries or illnesses sustained while participating in physical activity.
(e)
Rehabilitating and physically reconditioning injuries or illnesses that impede or prevent an individual from returning to participation in physical activity, if the individual recently participated in, and intends to return to participation in, physical activity.
(f)
Establishing or administering risk management, conditioning, and injury prevention programs.
(6)
“Licensee" means a person who is licensed as an athletic trainer under this subchapter.
(7)
“Physical activity" means vigorous participation in exercise, sports, games, recreation, wellness, fitness, or employment activities.
History:  1999 a. 9; 2009 a. 162; 2021 a. 71.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.951 - Use of title.

448.951
Use of title.
Except as provided in s. 448.952, no person may designate himself or herself as an athletic trainer or use or assume the title “athletic trainer", “licensed athletic trainer", “certified athletic trainer" or “registered athletic trainer" or append to the person's name any other title, letters or designation that represents or may tend to represent the person as an athletic trainer unless the person is licensed under this subchapter.
History:  1999 a. 9, 185.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.952 - Applicability.

448.952
Applicability.
This subchapter does not require a license under this subchapter for any of the following:
(1)
Any person lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit, registration or certification granted by this state or the federal government, if the person does not represent himself or herself as an athletic trainer.
(1m)
An individual who is exempt from licensure as a physician under s. 448.03 (2m).
(2)
An athletic training student practicing athletic training within the scope of the student's education or training, if he or she clearly indicates that he or she is an athletic training student.
(3)
An athletic trainer who is in this state temporarily with an individual or group that is participating in a specific athletic event or series of athletic events and who is licensed, certified, or registered by another state or country or certified as an athletic trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., or its successor agency.
History:  1999 a. 9; 2009 a. 162; 2017 a. 341; 2021 a. 238 s. 45.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.9525 - Duties of affiliated credentialing board.

448.9525
Duties of affiliated credentialing board.
(1)
The affiliated credentialing board shall do all of the following:
(a)
Maintain a complete list of athletic trainers licensed under this subchapter that includes the address of each person on the list.
(b)
Provide a copy of the list maintained under par. (a) to any person who requests a copy.
(c)
Prescribe a form for the recording of a protocol required under s. 448.956 (1).
(d)
Promulgate rules establishing the minimum amount of liability insurance or surety bonding that a licensee must have to be eligible for renewal of his or her license.
(e)
Promulgate rules requiring each applicant for a license under this subchapter to submit evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the applicant has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction.
(2)
Subject to s. 448.956 (1), (4) and (5), the affiliated credentialing board and the medical examining board shall jointly promulgate rules relating to the minimum requirements of a protocol required under s. 448.956 (1).
History:  1999 a. 9; 2007 a. 104.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.954 - Examination.

448.954
Examination.
(1)
The affiliated credentialing board shall conduct or arrange for examinations for athletic trainer licensure at least semiannually and at times and places determined by the affiliated credentialing board. Examinations shall consist of written or oral tests, or both, requiring applicants to demonstrate minimum competency in subjects substantially related to athletic training.
(2)
In lieu of an examination under sub. (1), the affiliated credentialing board may accept the results of an examination administered by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., or its successor agency.
History:  1999 a. 9; 2009 a. 162.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.9545 - Continuing education.

448.9545
Continuing education.
(1)
(a)
To be eligible for renewal of a license issued under s. 448.953 (1) or (2), a licensee shall, during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), complete not less than 30 credit hours of continuing education in courses of study approved by the affiliated credentialing board.
(b)
No more than 10 credit hours of the continuing education required under par. (a) may be on any of the following subject areas or combination of subject areas:
1.
Management.
2.
Risk management.
3.
Personal growth.
4.
Educational techniques.
(2)
The affiliated credentialing board may approve any of the following courses for continuing education credit:
(a)
A course that has been approved for continuing education credit by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., or its successor agency.
(b)
Any course that satisfies all of the following:
1.
The course is directly related to the practice of athletic training or sports medicine and lasts at least one hour.
2.
Each member of the course faculty has expertise in the subject area of the course because he or she has received a degree from an accredited college or university relating to the subject area, has experience or special training in the subject area covered by the course or has previously taught the subject area covered by the course.
3.
The course has specific written objectives describing the goals of the course for the participants.
4.
The sponsor of the course keeps attendance records for the course and retains copies of those records for at least 4 years after the date of the course.
History:  1999 a. 9; 2009 a. 162.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.955 - Issuance of license; expiration and renewal.

448.955
Issuance of license; expiration and renewal.
(1)
The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
(2)
Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided, subject to sub. (3), by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the licensee has all of the following:
(a)
Completed, during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a), the continuing education requirements specified in s. 448.9545.
(b)
Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
(c)
Liability insurance or a surety bond in at least the minimum amount required by the rules promulgated under s. 448.9525 (1) (d).
(d)
Current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction.
(3)
A renewal application form for renewal of a license issued under this subchapter shall include all of the following:
(a)
A place for the licensee to describe his or her work history, including the average number of hours worked each week, for the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a).
(c)
A statement signed by the licensee indicating that a current copy of the protocol required under s. 448.956 (1) is on file at the place of employment of the athletic trainer.
History:  1999 a. 9; 2007 a. 20, 104; 2009 a. 162; 2021 a. 71.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.957 - Disciplinary proceedings and actions.

448.957
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 may 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 athletic training.
(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 athletic training while the applicant's or licensee's ability to practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
(f)
Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct.
(g)
Engaged in conduct while practicing athletic training that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.
(h)
Failed to cooperate with the affiliated credentialing board in an investigation under this section.
(i)
Aided another person in violating this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.
(j)
Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.
(3)
In addition to or in lieu of the penalties provided under sub. (2), the affiliated credentialing board may assess against an applicant or licensee a forfeiture of not more than $10,000 for each violation specified under sub. (2).
History:  1999 a. 9.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.958 - Injunctive relief.

448.958
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. 9.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.96 - Definitions.

448.96
Definitions.
In this subchapter:
(1)
“Affiliated credentialing board" means the occupational therapists affiliated credentialing board.
(1n)
“Compact" means the occupational therapy licensure compact under s. 448.987.
(1o)
“Compact privilege" means a compact privilege, as defined in s. 448.987 (2) (d), that is granted under the compact to an individual to practice in this state.
(2)
“Licensee" means an individual granted a license under this subchapter.
(3)
“Occupation" means intentional, action-oriented behavior that is personally meaningful to an individual and that is determined by the individual's characteristics, culture and environment.
(4)
“Occupational therapist" means an individual who is licensed by the affiliated credentialing board to practice occupational therapy or who holds an occupational therapist compact privilege.
(5)
“Occupational therapy" means the therapeutic use of purposeful and meaningful occupations to evaluate and treat individuals of all ages who have a disease, disorder, impairment, activity limitation or participation restriction that interferes with their ability to function independently in daily life roles and environments and to promote health and wellness.
(6)
“Occupational therapy assistant" means an individual who is licensed by the affiliated credentialing board to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist or who holds an occupational therapy assistant compact privilege.
History:  1999 a. 180 ss. 20, 22, 56; 2021 a. 123.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 448 - Medical practices. › 448.961 - License required.

448.961
License required.
(1)
Except as provided in s. 448.962 (1), no person may practice occupational therapy, designate himself or herself as an occupational therapist, claim to render occupational therapy services, or use the abbreviation “O.T." or “O.T.R." after the person's name unless the person is licensed as an occupational therapist or holds a valid occupational therapist compact privilege.
(2)
Except as provided in s. 448.962 (2), no person may assist in the practice of occupational therapy, describe himself or herself as an occupational therapy assistant, claim to render occupational therapy services as an occupational therapy assistant, or use the abbreviation “O.T.A." or “C.O.T.A." after the person's name unless the person is licensed as an occupational therapy assistant or holds a valid occupational therapy assistant compact privilege.
History:  1999 a. 180 ss. 24, 28, 56; 2021 a. 123.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 compact privilege holder or deny, limit, suspend or revoke a license granted under this subchapter or a compact privilege if it finds that the applicant, licensee, or compact privilege holder 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; 2021 a. 123.
2023 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.
2023 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.
History:  1999 a. 180; 2017 a. 364 s. 49; 2021 a. 23 s. 51; Stats. 2021 s. 448.9695; 2021 a. 251 s. 18.