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Georgia Athletic Training Legislation AB 314
▪️ Stop imposters from posing as ATs by closing a dangerous loophole that allows untrained people to provide athletic training care in some situations.
▪️ Put an end to misinterpretations and misunderstandings that restricts the care provided by licensed athletic trainers.
▪️ Eliminate unintended pitfalls caused by outdated wording and guidelines.
⚕️ Vocabulary
Updates regarding athletic trainers by revising several key definitions and requirements. The bill redefines "athletic injury" to be a broader "condition" related to physical activities and clarifies the role of athletic trainers as healthcare professionals who work under a physician's guidance.
⚕️ Student Supervision
The legislation introduces new requirements for athletic training students, mandating they be directly supervised by a physician or licensed athletic trainer, and specifying that "direct supervision" means the supervisor must be physically present in the same facility and immediately available.
⚕️ Dry Needling
For those performing dry needling procedures, trainers must now prove they've completed at least 50 hours of in-person training.
⚕️ Graduation Requirements
The bill also updates licensing requirements, specifying that applicants must graduate from an accredited educational program or submit equivalent credentials approved by the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers.
⚕️ Reciprocity
The board can now grant licenses to trainers from other states with reciprocal recognition and to those certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. These changes aim to modernize and standardize professional standards for athletic trainers in Georgia, ensuring proper training, supervision, and patient safety.
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