This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify the scope of practice for athletic trainers. It introduces a new subdivision under section 148.7802 that defines "athletic training" and outlines specific actions that athletic trainers can perform, including prevention and wellness promotion, risk management, emergency care, examination and diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, clinical decision-making, health care administration, and maintaining professional responsibility. Additionally, section 148.7806 is revised to specify that athletic trainers must perform their duties under the direction or collaboration of a licensed primary physician, and it removes previous language that listed specific activities as part of athletic training.

Furthermore, the bill repeals subdivisions 4 and 5 of section 148.7802, which defined "athlete" and "athletic injury," respectively. It also adds limitations on practice in section 148.7807, stating that athletic trainers cannot claim to practice other health professions unless they hold the appropriate licenses. The bill aims to ensure that athletic trainers operate within their defined scope while collaborating with other healthcare professionals, thereby enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148.7802, 148.7806, 148.7807, 148.7814