Which state agency administers the professional assistance program rules in Wisconsin?

• A. Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• B. Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• C. Wisconsin Department of Corrections
• D. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Answer: (A)

In Wisconsin, the agency that handles professional licensing and programs for impairment is the Department of Safety and Professional Services. This department licenses a wide range of professionals and administers rules related to the Professional Assistance Program, which helps licensees with impairments such as substance use or mental health issues while protecting public safety. The other agencies—Health Services, Corrections, and Public Instruction—focus on health systems, the justice system, and education, respectively, and do not administer PAP rules.