Section 898IAC1-5-3. Financial gain

   (a) A licensed athletic trainer may seek remuneration for his or her services that is commensurate with the services and is in compliance with applicable law.

  (b) A licensed athletic trainer must not place financial gain above the welfare of the athlete/patient being treated and shall not participate in any arrangement that exploits the athlete/patient.

  (c) A licensed athletic trainer must not promote or endorse products in a manner that is false or misleading.

  (d) A licensed athletic trainer must disclose to an athlete/patient any interest in commercial enterprises that the licensed athletic trainer promotes to athletes for the purpose of personal gain or profit.

  (e) A licensed athletic trainer must not provide services, make referrals, or seek compensation for services that are not necessary.

  (f) A licensed athletic trainer must not receive or give a commission or rebate or any other form of remuneration for the referral of athletes/patients for professional services. (Indiana Athletic Trainers Board; 898 IAC 1-5-3; filed Mar 16, 1998, 3:30 p.m.: 21 IR 2988; filed Mar 25, 1999, 4:28 p.m.: 22 IR 2532; readopted filed Apr 18, 2001, 3:35 p.m.: 24 IR 2897; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:30 p.m.: 20071031-IR-898070071RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:19 a.m.: 20131225-IR-898130277RFA)