Senate Bill 502 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to the regulation and definition of athletic trainers. The bill provides a clearer definition of "athletic injury" and "athletic trainer," emphasizing the qualifications required for athletic trainers to practice. It specifies that athletic trainers must operate under the advice and consent of a licensed physician and outlines the healthcare procedures they are authorized to perform, including blood glucose monitoring and intravenous fluid administration. Additionally, the bill establishes that individuals must obtain a license to represent themselves as athletic trainers and clarifies the conditions under which athletic training students may operate under supervision.

The bill also modifies the eligibility criteria for licensure, stating that out-of-state applicants from states without current licensure or certification acts can take the jurisprudence examination if they are certified by the Board of Certification and approved by the board. It further stipulates that applicants must meet specific qualifications, pass required examinations, and pay the necessary fees to obtain an athletic trainer's license. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the standards and regulations governing athletic trainers in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-24-101, 63-24-103, 63-24-104(a)(2), 63-24-104, 63-24-104(b), 63-24-105(a)(2), 63-24-105