Minnesota HF82 clarifies the scope of practice for athletic trainers, defining their roles and limitations.

Minnesota HF82 amends the state statutes to clarify the scope of practice for athletic trainers. The bill defines athletic training as prevention, wellness promotion, risk management, immediate and emergency care, examination, assessment, and diagnosis of injuries, and rehabilitation. Athletic trainers must work under the direction of a licensed physician and cannot practice medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, podiatry, or dentistry.

Minnesota HF82 clarifies the scope of practice for athletic trainers, defining their roles and limitations.

Minnesota HF82 amends the state statutes to clarify the scope of practice for athletic trainers. The bill defines athletic training as prevention, wellness promotion, risk management, immediate and emergency care, examination, assessment, and diagnosis of injuries, and rehabilitation. Athletic trainers must work under the direction of a licensed physician and cannot practice medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, podiatry, or dentistry.