As a licensed professional, your license represents your livelihood, future and status within your field of practice. When a licensing board signals a potential suspension or even termination of that license, it is not a matter to be taken lightly. By taking a few...
Professional License Defense
What causes a physical therapist to lose their license?
You worked hard to become a physical therapist -- but all of that energy, time and money toward your degree can be lost if you lose your license to practice. Understanding more about what can cause a physical therapist to lose their license can help you avoid...
Protect your pharmacists’ license with these helpful tips
Working as a pharmacist, you are responsible for caring for many different people. You fill their medications and give them the advice they need about the pills and drugs they may buy over the counter. Getting your license was difficult, and the last thing you want is...
Events outside of school could cost your teacher credentials
The American historian Henry Adams once said, “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” It can be hard to tell where a teacher’s responsibility ends, too. In many ways, teachers are never off duty. Even though the school day has...
What is a public reprimand?
You made a mistake while working as a medical professional, and now you are about to be told off. Public reprimands are a disciplinary procedure that the Medical Board of California (MBC) or Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) could choose to use. They can only be used...
Reasons your California contractor license could be suspended
You do your best to carry out building work in a safe, professional manner, unlike all those rogue companies that continuously undercut you. Then one day, you find out your contractor's license has been suspended. You may wonder why the authorities are targeting you...
What should California realtors know about restricted real estate licenses?
Many different mistakes can put your California real estate license in jeopardy, but it is possible to protect your career after a disciplinary issue. One way to keep your business going is to apply for a restricted license, but real estate brokers need to know the...
These actions could put you real estate license at risk
The California Department of Real Estate brought 52 disciplinary actions during June of this year, 2020. Other months saw similar figures. Failing to understand the rules and abide by them could cost you your real estate license. These are some of the things that...
Getting back to work as a pharmacist with an addiction history
As a pharmacist, your job could involve everything from reviewing a patient's medical records to ensure there won't be a drug interaction when you fill a prescription to compounding medication yourself. Pharmacists hold the position of trust within their community...
Failure to get informed consent could jeopardize your license
Few jobs carry as much responsibility as being a physician. Part of that responsibility is to gain the informed consent of your patients for any procedures you carry out. You may have the expertise, but the patient has the right to decide what does and does not happen...

