Ala. Admin. Code r. 140-X-6-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 140-X-6-.03 - Discipline And Injunctions

(1) The Board may receive written complaints regarding licensees, registrants, applicants, entities, or other persons regarding athletic training or violations of the Alabama Athletic Trainers Licensure Act.

(2) The Professional Practice and Discipline Committee will investigate the complaint and present the information to the Board for its consideration.

(3) Notice and opportunity to be heard will be afforded the licensee, registrant, or person alleged to be delinquent or to have committed an impropriety, as stated above. If, after such a hearing, the Board determines adversely to the licensee, registrant, or person, the Board may:

(a) Order the licensee, registrant, or person to correct the delinquency within a stated amount of time;

(b) Order the licensee, registrant, or person to cease and desist the improper acts;

(c) Revoke the license or registration of the licensee, registrant, or person;

(d) Refuse to issue a license, registration, or renewal to the applying licensee, registrant, or person;

(e) Suspend the license or registration of the licensee, registrant, or person pending correction of a delinquency or impropriety;

(f) Institute a civil action for an injunction with penalties and costs;

(g) Present the information and allegation of misconduct to the District Attorney for the county in which the misconduct occurred, for criminal prosecution of the case;

(h) Suspend license for failure to maintain current certification through the Board of Certification of Athletic Training;

(i) Suspend license for failure to maintain current certification in standard first aid and CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross, BLS Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association, or other Board-approved providers so long as the certification process is completed annually.

(4) The Board, after notice and/or hearing, may dispose of a case informally by stipulation, agreed settlement, or consent order in lieu of decision of the Board, with all parties or their authorized representative signing a written stipulation, agreed settlement, or consent order document.

(5) Any one or more of the above penalties may be imposed or sought in a particular case, as the situation warrants; and the Board may impose or seek any other penalty or remedy not stated above but available and authorized by law.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 140-X-6-.03

New Rule: Filed December 10, 2008; effective January 14, 2009.

Authors: Rodney Brown, ATC; Drew Ferguson, ATC; Brad Montgomery, ATC

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-40-3(e).