2005 Idaho Code - 54-3913 — BOARD OF MEDICINE AND BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS -- POWERS AND DUTIES

                                  TITLE  54
                    PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
                                  CHAPTER 39
                              ATHLETIC TRAINERS
    54-3913.  BOARD OF MEDICINE AND BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS -- POWERS AND
DUTIES. (1) The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions
of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications and fitness of applicants, and
approve the applications for licensure under this chapter, and may issue
subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths, and may investigate
practices which are alleged to violate the provisions of this chapter. The
board of athletic trainers shall evaluate all applicants for qualification and
fitness for licensure and make recommendations to and consult with the board
concerning issuance of licenses, revocation of licenses and rules to be
promulgated under this chapter.
    (2)  The board shall, upon recommendation of the board of athletic
trainers, adopt rules pursuant to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, relating
to professional conduct to carry out the policy of this chapter including, but
not limited to, rules relating to professional licensure and to the
establishment of ethical standards of practice, disciplinary proceedings,
refusal to renew license proceedings, license suspension proceedings, or
license revocation proceedings for persons licensed to practice as an athletic
trainer in this state.
    (3)  The board of athletic trainers shall hold meetings, conduct hearings
and keep records and minutes as are necessary to carry out its functions.
    (4)  Every person licensed as an athletic trainer in Idaho shall be
subject to discipline pursuant to the powers set forth in this chapter and the
rules of the board of medicine promulgated pursuant thereto. The board of
athletic trainers shall have no authority to impose sanctions or limitations
or conditions on licenses issued under this chapter and shall be authorized
only to make recommendations to the board with respect thereto. Members of the
board of athletic trainers shall disqualify themselves and, on motion of any
interested party, may on proper showing, be disqualified in any proceeding
concerning which they have an actual conflict of interest or bias which
interferes with their fair and impartial service.
    (5)  In addition to its other powers, the board of athletic trainers shall
be empowered and authorized:
    (a)  To recommend that the board reprimand by informal admonition any
    licensed athletic trainer respecting any matter it finds is minor
    misconduct. Such reprimand shall be subject to disclosure according to
    chapter 3, title 9, Idaho Code.
    (b)  To recommend that the board order, for good cause, nondisciplinary
    suspension or transfer to inactive status of any licensed athletic trainer
    incapacitated by illness, senility, disability, or addiction to drugs,
    intoxicants or other chemical or like substances, and to provide terms and
    conditions therefor, including provisions and conditions controlling
    reinstatement and any request therefor; provided, this paragraph shall not
    be construed to amend or repeal specific legislation expressly dealing
    with disabled athletic trainers whether heretofore or hereafter enacted by
    the legislature of the state of Idaho, but rather shall be construed as
    complementary thereto.
    (c)  To recommend that the board accept the resignation and surrender of
    the license of any athletic trainer under investigation or prosecution who
    tenders the same, and to impose terms and conditions in connection
    therewith as it may deem appropriate in the best interests of the public
    and of justice.
    (d)  To recommend that the board provide by order for reciprocal
    discipline in cases involving a licensed athletic trainer or applicant
    disciplined in any other jurisdiction, provided that such licensee or
    applicant shall be entitled to appear and show cause why such order should
    not apply in his or her case.
    (e)  To recommend that the board provide for reasonable fees through rules
    for administrative costs and assess costs reasonably and necessarily
    incurred in the enforcement of this chapter when a licensee or applicant
    has been found to be in violation of this chapter.