Minnesota SF962 clarifies the scope of practice for athletic trainers, defining their roles and limitations.

Minnesota SF962 amends the state's statutes to clarify the scope of practice for athletic trainers. The bill defines athletic training as activities such as prevention, wellness promotion, risk management, immediate and emergency care, and examination, assessment, and diagnosis of conditions. Athletic trainers are prohibited from practicing medicine, acupuncture, or chiropractic outside their training and experience. They must work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist if their services are represented as physical therapy.

Minnesota SF962 clarifies the scope of practice for athletic trainers, defining their roles and limitations.

Minnesota SF962 amends the state's statutes to clarify the scope of practice for athletic trainers. The bill defines athletic training as activities such as prevention, wellness promotion, risk management, immediate and emergency care, and examination, assessment, and diagnosis of conditions. Athletic trainers are prohibited from practicing medicine, acupuncture, or chiropractic outside their training and experience. They must work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist if their services are represented as physical therapy.