Massachusetts H4565 amends athletic training regulations to expand the definition of Athletic Trainer and require head injury safety training.

Massachusetts H4565 modifies the definition of "Athletic Trainer" to remove the restriction that limits practice to associated schools, teams, or organizations. It also mandates that the Board of Allied Health Professions review and update rules and regulations within 180 days of the bill's passage. Additionally, the bill requires coaches and athletic trainers to complete annual head injury safety training as per 105 CMR 201.007.

Massachusetts H4565 amends athletic training regulations to expand the definition of Athletic Trainer and require head injury safety training.

Massachusetts H4565 modifies the definition of "Athletic Trainer" to remove the restriction that limits practice to associated schools, teams, or organizations. It also mandates that the Board of Allied Health Professions review and update rules and regulations within 180 days of the bill's passage. Additionally, the bill requires coaches and athletic trainers to complete annual head injury safety training as per 105 CMR 201.007.