§ 270-200. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

(a)

A person exhibits unprofessional conduct if she or he fails to maintain that standard of performance, exercise that degree of skill, care, diligence and expertise, or manifests that professional demeanor and attitude which is ordinarily exercised and possessed by other persons in similar positions in California. Unprofessional conduct includes, without limitation:

(1)

The use of obscene, abusive, slanderous, or threatening language;

(2)

The use of unreasonable force which unnecessarily increases or inflicts pain upon a patient;

(3)

Conviction of an offence, a diversion status, a nolo contendere guilty plea if the acts involved have a direct bearing on entrusting the person to serve the public;

(4)

Disclosing the contents of examinations for certification or recertification;

(5)

Violation of the confidentiality of health records except as allowed or required by law or regulation and;

(6)

Possessing, diverting or using medical supplies, equipment or drugs for personal or unauthorized use.

(7)

Possession of any firearms or other weapons while on duty or engaged in the performance of prehospital care duties, unless authorized by law.