Athletic trainer scope of practice clarification

SF 962 clarifies the scope of practice for licensed athletic trainers in Minnesota. It defines "athletic training" to include specific actions like injury prevention, emergency care, assessment, rehabilitation, and wellness promotion, performed within the trainer's expertise. The bill requires athletic trainers to work under a primary physician's direction, establish annual treatment protocols with the physician, and limits initial independent treatment of athletes to 30 days (or less as specified by the physician). It also clarifies that athletic trainers cannot practice medicine, physical therapy, or other licensed health professions without the appropriate additional license. This directly affects licensed athletic trainers, primary physicians, and healthcare facilities employing them.