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What to Do When You Receive a Complaint Against a Paramedic License

December 12, 2022 Articles

What to Do When You Receive a Complaint Against your Texas Paramedic License

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), a division of Texas Health and Human Services, handles the licensing of paramedics and the license and certification process for EMT-Paramedics, Advanced EMs, EMTs-Basic, and Emergency Care Attendants.  As a result, the EMS Compliance Unit of DSHS receives and investigates all complaints concerning EMS personnel, including licensed paramedics who have allegedly violated the rules and laws they must follow. Unfortunately, these rules and laws can be complicated, and...

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Defending Your Audiologist License

December 09, 2022 Articles

Defending Your Texas Audiologist License

You’ve worked hard to become a licensed audiologist in Texas. Unfortunately, a patient or a third party has filed a complaint against your license after successfully building a career. Even if the complaint is groundless, you still must proactively protect your license and career. Contact an audiologist license defense attorney to help you deal with the complaint and any ensuing disciplinary proceedings. Complaints Against Audiologists The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses and...

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Complaints Before the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

December 08, 2022 Articles

Complaints Before the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

As a psychologist, you use your education, knowledge, and experience to help your patients or clients to the best of your ability. However, you also are a licensed professional in Texas who must follow all professional and ethical standards that apply to your practice. Therefore, your license may be at risk when a current or former patient or client complains about your services. In this situation, you should protect your license by enlisting the help...

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Defending Your Child-Care Administrator License

December 07, 2022 Articles

Defending Your Texas Child-Care Administrator License

As a licensed child-care administrator, you have completed the coursework, passed the examination, and obtained the experience necessary to obtain your license under Texas law. However, if you receive notice that someone has filed a complaint against you with Child Care Regulation (CCR), a division of Texas Health and Human Services, you likely will be taken off guard and uncertain where to turn first. No matter how unfounded the allegations against you may be, you...

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Alternative Dispute Resolution at the State Office of Administrative Hearings

December 06, 2022 Articles

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) at the State Office of Administrative Hearings

Different licensing boards and agencies in Texas oversee disciplinary complaints using varying procedures. When many of these agencies cannot resolve these complaints and wish to pursue formal disciplinary action, they ultimately refer their cases to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH is then responsible for assigning an administrative law judge (ALJ) to the case and scheduling the case for an administrative hearing. However, parties to a case before SOAH also may engage in...

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Avoiding Complaints Against Your Professional License

December 05, 2022 Articles

Simple Suggestions to Avoid a Complaint for Professional Misconduct Against Your Professional License

You likely spent years studying, attending classes, and taking licensing exams for your professional license. Obtaining your license is a major achievement. However, even after you have obtained your professional license, you still must abide by the rules and laws relevant to your profession. Violating any of those rules or laws can result in disciplinary action against your license.  Any complaint, whether it alleges a critical violation or a minor misstep, can have significant adverse...

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Bertolino LLP Participated in the T.H.E. 6th Annual Veteran's Day 5K Event

November 18, 2022 Articles

Bertolino LLP Participated in the T.H.E. 6th Annual Veteran’s Day 5K Event

At Bertolino LLP, we are a defense firm that wants to give back to our community. We constantly search for ways to engage with community members. As part of our efforts, we proudly participated in the T.H.E. 6th Annual Veteran’s Day 5K Event. The event took place on November 12, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Fritz Park in Hutto. What the T.H.E. 6th Annual Veteran's Day 5K Event Offers The T.H.E. 6th Annual...

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Can a Registered Nurse Prescribe Medication in Texas

October 03, 2022 Nursing License Defense

Can a Registered Nurse Prescribe Medication in Texas?

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses can prescribe medications in Texas. However, the authority to write prescriptions also involves being vulnerable to complaints against your nursing license.  Earning the APRN Specialty Certification requires years of study and either a master's or doctorate in nursing. If a complaint has been made against your nursing license, it is imperative that you take steps to protect yourself. An experienced Texas nursing license defense lawyer at Bertolino LLP can discuss your...

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October 03, 2022 Medical License Defense

Obtaining and Renewing Your Texas Medical License

Whether you are hoping to obtain or renew your medical license in Texas, you may be wondering what the requirements are, how long you have before you need to renew your license, or why your license renewal may have been denied.  Keeping your Texas medical license active and in good standing is of utmost importance if you hope to continue with your career. Protect your license with help from a medical license defense attorney at...

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October 03, 2022 Dental License Defense

I did Not Receive a Renewal Notice for My Dental License – What Should I Do?

If you have not received a renewal notice for your dental license, you may be unsure of what your next steps should be. Generally, you can contact the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) to find out whether there are any issues with your dental license.  It is not uncommon for dental license renewals to be denied due to common mistakes. However, failure to renew your dental license could put your ability to practice...

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