Amended IN Senate June 25, 2024 Amended IN Senate July 06, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 796Introduced by Assembly Member WeberFebruary 13, 2023An act to add Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of, and to repeal Section 2529.8.5 of, of the Business and Professions Code, relating to athletic trainers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 796, as amended, Weber. Athletic trainers.(1)ExistingExisting law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law establishes the Medical Board of California within the Department of Consumer Affairs to enforce the licensing and regulatory provisions relating to physicians and surgeons. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.This bill would enact the Athletic Training Practice Act, which would establish, until January 1, 2028, the Athletic Trainer Registration Committee within the Medical Board of California to register athletic trainers and administer duties under the act. The bill would prohibit a person from practicing as an athletic trainer or using certain titles or terms without being registered by the committee.This bill would define the practice of athletic training. The bill would impose requirements for registration as an athletic trainer, including official verification of the applicants certification by a certifying entity for athletic trainers, as defined, and providing the committee with proof that the applicant passed a background check, as specified. The bill would require a supervising physician or surgeon to define the terms of the relationship with an athletic trainer and continuously maintain supervision and the ability to direct an athletic trainer, as specified.This bill would provide that an athletic trainer registration would be valid for 2 years and subject to renewal. The bill would require the committee to set and collect registration and renewal fees, as specified. The bill would require the committee to perform specified duties regarding administering registrations and performing oversight of registrants, including accepting complaints from the public. The bill would require the committee to deny or revoke the registration of a person that does not provide the committee with specified information and is not certified by a certifying entity for athletic trainers.This bill would establish the Athletic Trainers Fund for the deposit of registration and renewal fees and would make those fees available to the committee upon appropriation by the Legislature for the purpose of implementing the acts provisions. For the purposes of administering its provisions, the bill would require that the committee only use moneys from the Athletic Trainers Fund, except as provided. The bill would authorize the Director of Consumer Affairs to seek and receive donations from any private individual or entity for the initial costs of implementing the act, and would specify that, if private funds are unavailable, a loan from the General Fund or a special fund may be used and repaid with fee revenue. The bill would require the director to determine that sufficient funds for that purpose have been obtained and to provide notice to the Legislature, the Governor, and on the departments internet website of the determination.(2)Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or any other status or compensation related to the position.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YESNO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1.This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Athletic Training Practice Act.2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
Amended IN Senate June 25, 2024 Amended IN Senate July 06, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 796Introduced by Assembly Member WeberFebruary 13, 2023An act to add Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of, and to repeal Section 2529.8.5 of, of the Business and Professions Code, relating to athletic trainers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 796, as amended, Weber. Athletic trainers.(1)ExistingExisting law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law establishes the Medical Board of California within the Department of Consumer Affairs to enforce the licensing and regulatory provisions relating to physicians and surgeons. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.This bill would enact the Athletic Training Practice Act, which would establish, until January 1, 2028, the Athletic Trainer Registration Committee within the Medical Board of California to register athletic trainers and administer duties under the act. The bill would prohibit a person from practicing as an athletic trainer or using certain titles or terms without being registered by the committee.This bill would define the practice of athletic training. The bill would impose requirements for registration as an athletic trainer, including official verification of the applicants certification by a certifying entity for athletic trainers, as defined, and providing the committee with proof that the applicant passed a background check, as specified. The bill would require a supervising physician or surgeon to define the terms of the relationship with an athletic trainer and continuously maintain supervision and the ability to direct an athletic trainer, as specified.This bill would provide that an athletic trainer registration would be valid for 2 years and subject to renewal. The bill would require the committee to set and collect registration and renewal fees, as specified. The bill would require the committee to perform specified duties regarding administering registrations and performing oversight of registrants, including accepting complaints from the public. The bill would require the committee to deny or revoke the registration of a person that does not provide the committee with specified information and is not certified by a certifying entity for athletic trainers.This bill would establish the Athletic Trainers Fund for the deposit of registration and renewal fees and would make those fees available to the committee upon appropriation by the Legislature for the purpose of implementing the acts provisions. For the purposes of administering its provisions, the bill would require that the committee only use moneys from the Athletic Trainers Fund, except as provided. The bill would authorize the Director of Consumer Affairs to seek and receive donations from any private individual or entity for the initial costs of implementing the act, and would specify that, if private funds are unavailable, a loan from the General Fund or a special fund may be used and repaid with fee revenue. The bill would require the director to determine that sufficient funds for that purpose have been obtained and to provide notice to the Legislature, the Governor, and on the departments internet website of the determination.(2)Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or any other status or compensation related to the position.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YESNO Local Program: NO
Amended IN Senate June 25, 2024 Amended IN Senate July 06, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2023
Amended IN Senate June 25, 2024
Amended IN Senate July 06, 2023
Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2023
Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023
Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023
Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2023
Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2023
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 796
Introduced by Assembly Member WeberFebruary 13, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member Weber
February 13, 2023
An act to add Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of, and to repeal Section 2529.8.5 of, of the Business and Professions Code, relating to athletic trainers.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 796, as amended, Weber. Athletic trainers.
(1)ExistingExisting law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law establishes the Medical Board of California within the Department of Consumer Affairs to enforce the licensing and regulatory provisions relating to physicians and surgeons. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.This bill would enact the Athletic Training Practice Act, which would establish, until January 1, 2028, the Athletic Trainer Registration Committee within the Medical Board of California to register athletic trainers and administer duties under the act. The bill would prohibit a person from practicing as an athletic trainer or using certain titles or terms without being registered by the committee.This bill would define the practice of athletic training. The bill would impose requirements for registration as an athletic trainer, including official verification of the applicants certification by a certifying entity for athletic trainers, as defined, and providing the committee with proof that the applicant passed a background check, as specified. The bill would require a supervising physician or surgeon to define the terms of the relationship with an athletic trainer and continuously maintain supervision and the ability to direct an athletic trainer, as specified.This bill would provide that an athletic trainer registration would be valid for 2 years and subject to renewal. The bill would require the committee to set and collect registration and renewal fees, as specified. The bill would require the committee to perform specified duties regarding administering registrations and performing oversight of registrants, including accepting complaints from the public. The bill would require the committee to deny or revoke the registration of a person that does not provide the committee with specified information and is not certified by a certifying entity for athletic trainers.This bill would establish the Athletic Trainers Fund for the deposit of registration and renewal fees and would make those fees available to the committee upon appropriation by the Legislature for the purpose of implementing the acts provisions. For the purposes of administering its provisions, the bill would require that the committee only use moneys from the Athletic Trainers Fund, except as provided. The bill would authorize the Director of Consumer Affairs to seek and receive donations from any private individual or entity for the initial costs of implementing the act, and would specify that, if private funds are unavailable, a loan from the General Fund or a special fund may be used and repaid with fee revenue. The bill would require the director to determine that sufficient funds for that purpose have been obtained and to provide notice to the Legislature, the Governor, and on the departments internet website of the determination.(2)Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or any other status or compensation related to the position.
(1)Existing
Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law establishes the Medical Board of California within the Department of Consumer Affairs to enforce the licensing and regulatory provisions relating to physicians and surgeons. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.
This bill would enact the Athletic Training Practice Act, which would establish, until January 1, 2028, the Athletic Trainer Registration Committee within the Medical Board of California to register athletic trainers and administer duties under the act. The bill would prohibit a person from practicing as an athletic trainer or using certain titles or terms without being registered by the committee.
This bill would define the practice of athletic training. The bill would impose requirements for registration as an athletic trainer, including official verification of the applicants certification by a certifying entity for athletic trainers, as defined, and providing the committee with proof that the applicant passed a background check, as specified. The bill would require a supervising physician or surgeon to define the terms of the relationship with an athletic trainer and continuously maintain supervision and the ability to direct an athletic trainer, as specified.
This bill would provide that an athletic trainer registration would be valid for 2 years and subject to renewal. The bill would require the committee to set and collect registration and renewal fees, as specified. The bill would require the committee to perform specified duties regarding administering registrations and performing oversight of registrants, including accepting complaints from the public. The bill would require the committee to deny or revoke the registration of a person that does not provide the committee with specified information and is not certified by a certifying entity for athletic trainers.
This bill would establish the Athletic Trainers Fund for the deposit of registration and renewal fees and would make those fees available to the committee upon appropriation by the Legislature for the purpose of implementing the acts provisions. For the purposes of administering its provisions, the bill would require that the committee only use moneys from the Athletic Trainers Fund, except as provided. The bill would authorize the Director of Consumer Affairs to seek and receive donations from any private individual or entity for the initial costs of implementing the act, and would specify that, if private funds are unavailable, a loan from the General Fund or a special fund may be used and repaid with fee revenue. The bill would require the director to determine that sufficient funds for that purpose have been obtained and to provide notice to the Legislature, the Governor, and on the departments internet website of the determination.
(2)Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.
This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.
This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or any other status or compensation related to the position.
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## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1.This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Athletic Training Practice Act.2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1.This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Athletic Training Practice Act.2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
SECTION 1. Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, to read:
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Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1.This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Athletic Training Practice Act.2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1.This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Athletic Training Practice Act.2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
Article 26. Athletic Trainers
Article 26. Athletic Trainers
This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Athletic Training Practice Act.
2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:
(1) Have done either of the following:
(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.
(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.
(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.
(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).
(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:
(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.
(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.
(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.
(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.
(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.