448.956(3)(3)When working on behalf of his or her employer, a licensee may, in accordance with a protocol established under sub. (1) (a), do all of the following:
448.956(3)(a)(a) Treat and rehabilitate an injury or illness using cold, heat, light, sound, electricity, exercise, chemicals, or mechanical devices.
448.956(3)(b)(b) Evaluate and treat a person for an injury or illness that has not previously been diagnosed.
448.956(3)(c)(c) Treat or rehabilitate an employee with an injury or illness that has resulted from an employment activity as directed, supervised, and inspected by a physician, as defined in s. 448.01 (5), or by a person licensed under s. 446.02, who has the power to direct, decide, and oversee the implementation of the treatment or rehabilitation.
448.956(4)(4)If a licensee determines that a patient’s medical condition is beyond the scope of practice of the licensee, the licensee shall, in accordance with the protocol established under sub. (1) (a), refer the patient to a health care practitioner who is licensed under ch. 446 or 447 or subch. II, III or IV of ch. 448; or who holds a compact privilege under subch. II of ch. 447 or subch. XI of ch. 448 and who can provide appropriate treatment to the patient.
448.956 NoteNOTE: The cross-reference to subch. XI of ch. 448 was changed from subch. X of ch. 448 by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2. to reflect the renumbering under s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2. of subch. X of ch. 448.
448.956(5)(5)A licensee shall modify or terminate treatment of a patient that is not beneficial to a patient or that the patient cannot tolerate.
448.956 HistoryHistory: 1999 a. 9; 2009 a. 162; 2019 a. 100; 2021 a. 23 s. 71; 2021 a. 71, 123, 240, 251; 2023 a. 88; s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2.; s. 13.92 (2) (i).
448.956 Cross-referenceCross-reference: See also ch. AT 4, Wis. adm. code.
448.957448.957Disciplinary proceedings and actions.
448.957(1)(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.
448.957(2)(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:
448.957(2)(a)(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a license.
448.957(2)(b)(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.
448.957(2)(c)(c) Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive or misleading.
448.957(2)(d)(d) Advertised, practiced or attempted to practice under another’s name.
448.957(2)(e)(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.
448.957(2)(f)(f) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct.
448.957(2)(g)(g) Engaged in conduct while practicing athletic training that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.
448.957(2)(h)(h) Failed to cooperate with the affiliated credentialing board in an investigation under this section.
448.957(2)(i)(i) Aided another person in violating this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.
448.957(2)(j)(j) Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.
448.957(3)(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).
448.957 HistoryHistory: 1999 a. 9.
448.957 Cross-referenceCross-reference: See also ch. AT 5, Wis. adm. code.
448.958448.958Injunctive 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.
448.958 HistoryHistory: 1999 a. 9.
448.959448.959Penalties. Any person who violates this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both.
448.959 HistoryHistory: 1999 a. 9.