Arizona Athletic Training Board Probation Attorney
Probation from the Arizona Athletic Training Board against the licenses of athletic trainers in Arizona is offered through a Consent Agreement. The Consent Agreement requires the athletic trainer to do certain things (drug testing, work supervision, counseling, continuing education). Or alternatively, refrain from doing things (using alcohol, prescribing scheduled drugs, seeing certain patients, etc.). The Arizona Athletic Training Board can place athletic trainers on probation through the:
- Stipulated Rehabilitation Agreement
- Interim Practice Restriction
- Decree of Censure with Probation
- Letter of Reprimand with Probation
- Practice Limitation
Athletic trainers who hold a license in Arizona can face disciplinary actions by the Arizona Athletic Training Board for many different reasons. If the Athletic Training Board determines formal licensing action is necessary it will happen after the completion of an investigation. It’s the job of the Board to review any complaint alleging a violation of the Arizona Practice Act and Arizona law. Thus, at an Arizona Athletic Training Board Meeting, the Board will vote to determine the outcome of each investigation, thus, a defense attorney may be needed. The Board can vote on a non-disciplinary outcome or vote to offer the athletic trainer formal discipline.
Responding to Practice Complaints and Investigations
After receiving an Arizona Athletic Training Board Complaint or self-report, an athletic trainer receives a notice from the Board requesting additional information as well as a response to allegations found in the complaint. From here, the Athletic Training Board assigns an investigator to the complaint and they begin to collect evidence. The documents and evidence collected include:
- Patient medical records
- Employment files from the athletic trainer’s employer and business
- Criminal records
- Interviews of people associated with the Board Complaint (These interviewees can include the patient, medical director, colleagues, etc.)
Arizona Athletic Training Board Disciplinary Actions
When an Arizona athletic trainer is facing a complaint or investigation by their athletic training board, they may also face Arizona Athletic Training Board Disciplinary Actions. Facing disciplinary action can have vast repercussions on a medical career. This can include license probation, suspension or revocation. It can also jeopardize employment. An athletic trainer under investigation can face termination at their current job after receiving a complaint or after the Board initiates an investigation.
There are certain allegations that can cause an athletic trainer to receive disciplinary action. These include:
- Improper record keeping
- Reporting false information
- Negligence
- Physical abuse of patients
- Sexual abuse of patients
- Criminal convictions
- Substance Abuse
- Disruptive Conduct
DUI Criminal History
Health Field Career
Athletic trainers, who contact our office frequently ask our attorneys if state law allows an athletic trainer with a DUI crime or conviction to get a license with the Arizona State Athletic Training Board? The short answer is yes. An Arizona Athletic Trainer DUI will not necessarily prevent an athletic trainer from obtaining a license or a career in the health field. However, the Board (which handles all complaints) has a public policy (updated as of September 2020) on their website which covers the details of what circumstances accountants with a case that resulted in a felony DUI criminal conviction can get licensed.
Professional License Application
This specific policy does not apply to criminal conduct involving misdemeanor DUI charges or convictions. Once an athletic training professional applies for a license to practice to the Arizona Athletic Training Board, they need to disclose any felony DUI criminal court convictions (from previous years) on their application. An athletic trainer must report a felony DUI no matter how much time or how many years have passed since the time of the conviction or case. The Arizona Board may also ask about past DUI misdemeanor criminal charges or cases that resulted in a conviction. This is done to ensure an athletic trainer can perform safe athlete care and can have safe direct contact with athletes or other providers.
Athletic Training Board Discipline Attorney
If you’re interested in learning more about our Arizona Athletic Training Board Attorney services and how to protect your license, set up a consultation with Chelle Law today.
