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Introduced
09/06/2019
09/06/2019
In Committee
03/06/2020
03/06/2020
Crossed Over
02/26/2020
02/26/2020
Passed
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/19/2020
06/19/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revising the definition of the term "athletic trainer"; requiring certain licensees to maintain certification in good standing without lapse as a condition of renewal of their athletic trainer licenses; requiring that an athletic trainer work within a specified scope of practice; requiring the direct supervision of an athletic training student to be in accordance with rules adopted by the Board of Athletic Training, etc.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "athletic trainer" to require that they have met the education requirements established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education or its successor organization, and have the necessary credentials from the Board of Certification. It also requires athletic trainers to maintain their certification in good standing without lapse as a condition of license renewal, and specifies that they must work within their allowable scope of practice as determined by board rules. The bill also clarifies the requirements for supervision of athletic training students and the responsibilities of athletic trainers in providing services under the direction of a licensed physician.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Policy (Senate)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-29 (on 06/19/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/226 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/226/BillText/er/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/226/BillText/er/PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/226/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/226/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #922888 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/226/Amendment/922888/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/226/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/226/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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