Proposed Legislation

The CATA was recently working to pass SB 1273, the Athletic Trainers Practice Act, which would have required state licensure of athletic trainers and prohibiting anyone from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer unless they have met the following requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university athletic training education program
• Passed an examination approved by the Board of Certification, Inc.
• Met the continuing education requirements defined by the Board of Certification, Inc. including emergency cardiac care

Unfortunately, the bill was defeated in the Senate on April 16, 2012.