The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify the scope of practice for athletic trainers. It introduces a new subdivision in 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 limited the description of athletic training activities.

Furthermore, the bill includes a new provision in section 148.7807 that prohibits athletic trainers from practicing or claiming to practice other health care professions unless they hold the appropriate licenses. It also repeals subdivisions 4 and 5 of section 148.7802, which defined "athlete" and "athletic injury," respectively. This legislative change aims to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of athletic training practices while ensuring that athletic trainers operate within their defined scope of practice.

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