Athletic Trainers Penalties and Sanctions
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 451
16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 110
Class A Violations
Penalty: Fine between $100 – $200.
Administrative Violations
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Licensee failed to provide, upon request, a plain statement of charges previously made on a bill or statement for athletic training service | 16 TAC 110.70(r) |
| Licensee failed to notify Department of change in name or address within 30 days of change | 16 TAC 110.70(w) |
License Violations
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Failed to display current license at primary office or place of employment and/or failed to carry current license when required | 16 TAC 110.70(t) |
| Displayed or carried photocopy of original license | 16 TAC 110.70(u) |
Class B Violations
Penalty: Fine between $150 – $350 and/or up to 1-year full suspension.
Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Offered professional services to a person who was receiving the same/similar services from another individual without the knowledge of the other individual | 16 TAC 110.70(o) |
| Billed for unreasonable or medically unnecessary services | 16 TAC 110. 70(s) |
| Failed to report violation of Department rules to Department | 16 TAC 110.70(g) |
License Violations
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Provided athletic training services after license had expired | 16 TAC 110.24(c) |
| Held self out as an athletic trainer after license had expired | 16 TAC 110.24(c) |
Class C Violations
Penalty: Fine of $300 – $500 and/or up to revocation.
Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Failed to work under direction of qualified, licensed health professional, authorized to refer for health care services, while performing Athletic Training. | 16 TAC 110.70(a) |
| Misrepresented professional qualifications or credentials | 16 TAC 110.70(b) |
| Aided or abetted an unlicensed person in the practice of athletic training | 16 TAC 110.70(i) |
| Gave or received commission, rebate, or other form of remuneration for referral of athlete for professional services | 16 TAC 110.70(l) |
| Promoted or endorsed products in a false or misleading manner | 16 TAC 110.70(d) |
| Violated law relating to confidential medical communications/records | 16 TAC 110.70(n) |
| Used advertising that was false, misleading, deceptive or not readily subject to verification | 16 TAC 110.70(q) |
| Conspired to violate any provision of athletic trainer statutes or rules |
Occupations Code 451.251(a)(3); 16 TAC 110.70(x) |
Standard of Care
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Provided health care services outside the scope of practice or not within the definition of athletic training |
Occupations Code 451.251(a)(4); 16 TAC 110.12(d); 16 TAC 110.70(k) |
| Made false or misleading claims about the effectiveness of athletic training care | 16 TAC 110.70(c) |
| Violated Texas Controlled Substances or Texas Dangerous Drugs acts or associated regulations | 16 TAC 110.70(f) |
Class D Violations
Penalty: Fine of $500 and/or revocation.
Administrative Violations
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Failed to comply with an order of the executive director or commission |
16 TAC 110.70(j); Occupations Code 51.353(a) |
License Violations
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Obtained or attempted to obtain an athletic trainer license by fraud or deceit | Occupations Code 451.251(a)(2); 16 TAC 60.23(a)(1) |
| Performed duties of an athletic trainer without holding an athletic trainer license. (Includes never held a license, had a license revoked, or had a license that expired more than three years ago.) | Occupations Code 451.151; 16 TAC 110.70(y) |
| Held self out as an athletic trainer without holding an athletic trainer license. (Includes never held a license, had a license revoked, or had a license that expired more than three years ago.) | Occupations Code 451.151; 16 TAC 110.70(y) |
| Provided false information to Department on application or other document or in investigation or disciplinary proceedings | 16 TAC 110.70(h); 16 TAC 60.23(a)(1) |
| Altered license certificate or identification card issued by the Department | 16 TAC 110.70(v) |
Standard of Care
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Engaged in alcohol or drug abuse that affected athletic training care provided to a client | 16 TAC 110.70(e) |
Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct
| Violation | Texas Statutes |
|---|---|
| Discriminated in the provision of athletic training services based on race, creed, sex, religion, national origin or age | 16 TAC 110.70(m) |
| Engaged in sexual contact or sexually exploitative behavior with a person receiving athletic training services from the licensee | 16 TAC 110.70(p) |