Wisconsin Administrative Code › Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board › Chapter AT 5 - Standards of conduct › Section AT 5.01 - Definition

Current through June 24, 2024
In this section and for purposes of s.
				448.957(2) (f),
				Stats., "unprofessional conduct" means any practice or behavior which violates
				the minimum standards for the profession necessary for the protection of the
				health, safety or welfare of an athlete or the public, and includes, but is not
				limited to, the following or aiding or abetting the same:
(1)  Knowingly making or presenting or causing
			 to be made or presented any false, fraudulent, or forged statement, writing,
			 certificate, diploma, in connection with any application for a
			 license.
(2)  Making a material
			 misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a
			 license.
(3)  In sitting for any
			 licensure examination, soliciting or knowingly disclosing examination
			 content.
(4)  Failing to cooperate
			 with the board in an investigation under this section.
(5)  Practicing or attempting to practice
			 under any license when unable to do so with reasonable skill and safety to any
			 person.
(6)  Engaging in any
			 athletic trainer practice which constitutes a danger to the health, welfare, or
			 safety of a patient or the public, including but not limited to, practicing in
			 a manner which substantially departs from the standard of care ordinarily
			 exercised by an athletic trainer which harmed or could have harmed a
			 patient.
(7)  Subject to ss.
			 111.321,
			 111.322 and
			 111.335, Stats., practicing as
			 an athletic trainer when the person's ability to engage in the practice was
			 impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
(8)  Having been adjudicated mentally
			 incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(9)  Subject to ss.
			 111.321,
			 111.322 and
			 111.335, Stats., having violated
			 federal or state laws, local ordinances or administrative rules the
			 circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of athletic
			 trainers.
(10)  Engaging in conduct
			 which evidences a lack of trustworthiness to transact the business required by
			 the profession.
(11) 
			 Misrepresenting professional qualifications such as education, specialized
			 training or experience.
(12) 
			 Offering to perform or performing services which the licensee is not qualified
			 to perform by education or experience without retaining the services of another
			 who is qualified.
(13)  Using false,
			 fraudulent or deceptive advertising or publicity; or practicing or attempting
			 to practice under another's name.
(14)  Falsely representing that the licensee
			 is engaged in a partnership or association with another unless there exists in
			 fact a partnership or association, or practicing under a firm name that
			 misrepresents the identity of those practicing in the firm or misrepresents the
			 type of services which the firm is authorized and qualified to
			 perform.
(15)  Violating the
			 confidences of a patient except as otherwise required by law.
(16)  Violating or attempting to violate any
			 provision or term of ch. 448, Stats., or of any valid rule of the
			 board.
(17)  Violating or attempting
			 to violate any term, provision or condition of any order of the
			 board.
(18)  Falsifying patient
			 records.
(19)  Having a license,
			 certificate, permit, registration, or other practice credential granted by
			 another state or by any agency of the federal government to practice as an
			 athletic trainer, which becomes limited, restricted, suspended, or revoked, or
			 having been subject to other adverse action by the state licensing authority or
			 by any agency of the federal government, including but not limited to, the
			 denial or limitation of an original credential, or the surrender of a
			 credential, whether or not accompanied by findings of negligence or
			 unprofessional conduct.
(20) 
			 Engaging in inappropriate sexual contact, exposure, gratification or other
			 sexual behavior with or in the presence of a patient.