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This bill updates Louisiana's legal definitions and regulations surrounding athletic trainers, focusing on clarifying their professional qualifications, responsibilities, and legal standing. The bill modifies existing definitions by replacing vague language with more precise descriptions of an athletic trainer's role, emphasizing that an athletic trainer must be licensed and hold credentials from the Board of Certification, Inc. Key changes include redefining terms like "emergency management," "general supervision," and "physical rehabilitation" to provide clearer guidance on the scope of an athletic trainer's practice. The bill removes detailed descriptions of specific practices like protective equipment selection and counseling, instead using broader language about implementing clinical practice guidelines aimed at preventing injury and promoting athlete health. The legislation also updates provisions related to license denial or suspension, specifically addressing economic referral practices. By repealing certain existing sections of the law, the bill streamlines the legal framework for athletic trainer licensure, making the regulations more concise and focused on core professional standards and responsibilities.

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