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.
subch. VII of ch. 448SUBCHAPTER VII
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AFFILIATED
CREDENTIALING BOARD
Subch. VII of ch. 448 Cross-referenceCross-reference: See also OT, Wis. adm. code.
448.96448.96Definitions. In this subchapter:
448.96(1)(1)“Affiliated credentialing board” means the occupational therapists affiliated credentialing board.
448.96(1n)(1n)“Compact” means the occupational therapy licensure compact under s. 448.987.
448.96(1o)(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.
448.96(2)(2)“Licensee” means an individual granted a license under this subchapter.
448.96(3)(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.
448.96(4)(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.
448.96(5)(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.
448.96(6)(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.
448.96 HistoryHistory: 1999 a. 180 ss. 20, 22, 56; 2021 a. 123.
448.961448.961License required.
448.961(1)(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.
448.961(2)(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.