In addition to the provisions of Subsection 58-1-501(2), “unprofessional conduct” includes:

(1)  failing to report to the division an act or omission that violates a provision of this chapter by a licensee, applicant, or another individual;

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-40a-501

  • Adequate records: means legible records that contain, at a minimum:
(a) the athletic training service plan or protocol;
(b) an evaluation of objective findings;
(c) the plan of care and the treatment records; or
(d) written orders. See Utah Code 58-40a-102
  • Athletic trainer: means an individual who is licensed under this chapter and carries out the practice of athletic training. See Utah Code 58-40a-102
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • (2)  interfering with an investigation of a disciplinary proceeding by willful misrepresentation of facts or by use of threats or harassment against a client or witness to prevent that individual from providing evidence in a disciplinary proceeding, investigation, or other legal action;

    (3)  failing to maintain client confidentiality unless otherwise required by law;

    (4)  promoting an unnecessary device, treatment, intervention, or service for financial gain by the athletic trainer or a third party; and

    (5)  failing to maintain adequate records.

    Amended by Chapter 262, 2013 General Session