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FL H0485
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Antone
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AI Summary
- Revises athletic trainer licensure to require a bachelor's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and certification by the Board of Certification
- Requires all applicants to submit to background screening, removing the previous limitation that only applied to those applying after July 1, 2016
- Mandates licensees initially licensed after January 1, 1998 maintain Board of Certification certification in good standing without lapse as a condition of license renewal
- Establishes that athletic trainers must work within their allowable scope of practice as specified by board rule and prohibits them from providing services beyond their education, training, or experience
- Requires direct supervision of athletic training students by a licensed athletic trainer who is physically present and able to immediately intervene, in accordance with Board of Athletic Training rules
- Takes effect July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Athletic Trainers
Last Action
Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) CS/SB 226 passed
3/9/2020
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services1/21/2020
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee1/15/2020
Health Quality Subcommittee11/7/2019
Full Bill Text
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