As Amended
SEC. 73-55-9. First aid rendered by trainer; supervision by physician.
The athletic trainer functioning in the nonclinical and clinical setting may, under the direction of a physician, evaluate, treat and provide appropriate first aid to injuries incurred by an athlete during participation in or training for scholastic, professional or sanctioned amateur athletic activities. All treatments for injuries to athletes shall require a physician's referral, except for minor sprains, strains and contusions, first aid excluded. Evaluation and treatment by an athletic trainer in the nonclinical setting to supportive staff, spectators and other persons other than an athlete shall be limited to first aid. An athletic trainer functioning in a clinical setting may evaluate and provide treatment to a recreational athlete under the direct on-site supervision of a physical therapist. An athletic trainer functioning in the nonclinical and clinical setting may use therapeutic exercise and modalities such as heat, cold, light, air, massage, water, sound and electricity for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and the use of passive (manual and mechanical) techniques for the purpose of treatment. The use of such therapeutic exercise and modalities and techniques shall be limited to the extremities of the human anatomy.
SOURCES: Laws, 1991, ch. 374, Sec. 5, eff from and after July 1, 1991.