CT SB01051

Redefines "athletic training" to include risk management, clinical evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation services, physical modalities, and wellness care services for individuals with athletic injuries, expanding beyond the previous definition limited to athletes only.

Expands the definition of "athletic injury" from injuries sustained by athletes to any "clinical condition" resulting from participation in strength and agility activities, or conditions for which athletic training services are appropriate as determined by a health care provider.

Replaces the term "under standing orders" with "with the consent and under the direction of a health care provider," establishing new requirements for written standing orders that must be periodically reviewed and can be renewed annually.

Defines "oversight" to include continuous availability of communication between health care providers and athletic trainers, regular review of activities, personal review of services, emergency protocols, and designation of alternate providers.

Eliminates the grandfathering provision (subsection c of Section 20-65j) that previously allowed applicants practicing as athletic trainers since October 1, 1979, to obtain licensure without Board of Certification requirements, effective October 1, 2011.