Wisconsin § 440.094 - Practice by health care providers from other states.

§ 440.094. Practice by health care providers from other states.

440.094(1) (1) Definitions. In this section: 440.094(1)(a) (a) “Credential” means a license, permit, certificate, or registration. 440.094(1)(b) (b) “Health care employer” means a system, care clinic, care provider, long-term care facility, or any entity whose employed, contracted, or affiliated staff provide health care service to individuals in this state. 440.094(1)(c) (c) “Health care provider” means an individual who holds a valid, unexpired credential granted by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as the acts that any of the following are licensed or certified to perform: 440.094(1)(c)1. 1. A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under ch. 441 . Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 1. is shown as amended eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17 . Prior to 9-1-26 it reads: Effective date text 1. A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse midwife licensed under ch. 441, or an advanced practice nurse prescriber certified under ch. 441. 440.094(1)(c)2. 2. A chiropractor licensed under ch. 446 . 440.094(1)(c)3. 3. A dentist or dental therapist licensed under ch. 447 . 440.094(1)(c)4. 4. A physician, perfusionist, or respiratory care practitioner licensed or certified under subch. II of ch. 448 . 440.094(1)(c)5. 5. A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under subch. III of ch. 448 or who holds a compact privilege under subch. XI of ch. 448 . 440.094(1)(c)6. 6. A podiatrist licensed under subch. IV of ch. 448 . 440.094(1)(c)7. 7. A dietitian certified under subch. V of ch. 448 . 440.094(1)(c)8. 8. An athletic trainer licensed under subch. VI of ch. 448 . 440.094(1)(c)9. 9. An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed under subch. VII of ch. 448 . 440.094(1)(c)9m. 9m. A physician assistant licensed under subch. IX of ch. 448 . 440.094(1)(c)10. 10. An optometrist licensed under ch. 449 . 440.094(1)(c)11. 11. A pharmacist licensed under ch. 450 . 440.094(1)(c)12. 12. An acupuncturist certified under ch. 451 . 440.094(1)(c)13. 13. A psychologist licensed under ch. 455 . 440.094(1)(c)14. 14. A social worker, marriage and family therapist, or professional counselor certified or licensed under subch. I of ch. 457 or a clinical substance abuse counselor certified under s.