NJ A1446

Expands the definition of "athletic training" to include treatment, evaluation, assessment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of injuries or illnesses for "physically active persons" rather than just "athletes," encompassing participants in sports, performing arts, recreational activities, employment activities, and military exercises

Removes the previous restriction limiting athletic trainers to working only with athletes in educational institutions or under physician supervision, while still requiring physician oversight for physical treatment modalities

Updates educational requirements for licensure to require completion of a professional athletic training degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), rather than a baccalaureate degree

Requires licensed athletic trainers to display or carry their practicing license at any location where they render services, with provisions to protect the licensee's home address from public display

Mandates continuing education standards conform to the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer requirements, and explicitly prohibits athletic trainers from prescribing controlled dangerous substances