DISCIPLINARY POLICY SUMMARY

FOR

CERTIFIED HAND THERAPISTS

1. The following is a summary of the conduct that may lead to disciplinary action by HTCC and of the procedure for addressing possible noncompliance. For a comprehensive explanation of the standards of conduct and review procedures, please read the full text of the HTCC Disciplinary Policy.
   
   
2. Grounds for disciplinary action include (but are not limited to) to:
   • Cheating, copying exam materials, and other misconduct during an HTCC examination;
   • Providing fraudulent or misleading information to HTCC;
   • Ineligibility for certification, regardless of when the ineligibility is discovered;
   • An irregular event in connection with an examination;
   • Unauthorized possession or misuse of HTCC’s credentials, examinations, and other intellectual property;
   • Misrepresentation of certification status; F. Failure to provide requested information in a timely manner;
   • Failure to inform HTCC of changes or adverse actions;
   • Gross negligence or willful misconduct in professional work;
   • Failure to maintain a current professional credential as required by the jurisdiction in which the individual practices (this may be a license, certificate, or registration);
   • The conviction of a felony or misdemeanor;
   • Disciplinary action,sanction or pending action by a licensing board or professional organization other than HTCC; and
   • Other failure to maintain continuous compliance with HTCC’s rules, policies, and procedures.
     
     
3. You must notify HTCC of any inquiry, indictment, or charge against you relating to public health or hand therapy, or relating to any other matter listed in the Disciplinary Policy as potential grounds for disciplinary action. Candidates and certificants must report events such as suspension, revocation, or expiration of a state license to practice, being sued by a patient, or being investigated or reprimanded by a state regulatory board. Notification must be made within ninety (90) days.
   
   
4. HTCC may deny, revoke, suspend, reprimand, or refuse to renew certification for a violation of the Disciplinary Policy:
   
   
5. Complaints and allegations of potential noncompliance are reviewed by the Disciplinary Review Committee. If an investigation confirms that misconduct may have occurred, a statement with detailed information about the matter and the hearing process will be sent to you, and you may request a review or hearing before the Disciplinary Hearing Committee. If a sanction is imposed by the Disciplinary Hearing Committee, that decision may be appealed to the HTCC Board of Directors. The decision of the Board of Directors is final. This review and appeal process is available if a sanction has been imposed against you for violation of the Disciplinary Policy. You may not appeal failure of the exam.