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DE SCR48
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Sokola
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AI Summary
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Designates March 2018 as "Athletic Training Month" in Delaware to increase awareness of athletic trainers' work in healthcare.
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Recognizes athletic trainers as highly-skilled healthcare professionals who treat acute injuries like concussions and cardiac arrest, and manage chronic conditions like diabetes and asthma.
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Notes that athletic trainers develop expertise in emergency action plans and concussion management protocols, which are becoming legal standards in sports.
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Commends the Delaware Association of Athletic Trainers for improving athlete safety and providing healthcare access to low-income children who might otherwise lack medical resources.
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Acknowledges that athletic trainers help schools save money on insurance premiums, with schools employing trainers paying lower premiums than those without them.
Legislative Description
Observing The Month Of March, 2018, As Athletic Training Month In The State Of Delaware And Commending The Delaware Association Of Athletic Trainers For Their Outstanding Efforts To Increase The Health And Safety Of Delaware Athletes.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
3/27/2018