Bus. & Prof. Code 4521 (2004)

Authorizes the board to suspend or revoke a psychiatric technician's license for various grounds, including the failure to maintain confidentiality of patient medical information.

Bus. & Prof. Code 4521.2 (2004)

A psychiatric technician who has knowledge that another person has engaged in conduct warranting suspension or revocation must report such information to the board. Employers of psychiatric technicians must report suspensions and terminations to the board. Reporting of such information to the board does not constitute a waiver of confidentiality of medical records. All information shall be kept confidential, except as provided by Bus. & Prof. Code section 800(c), and is not subject to discovery in civil cases.