Section 8352. Definition of practice of athletic training  


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  • The practice of
      the profession of athletic training is defined  as  the  application  of
      principles, methods and procedures for managing athletic injuries, which
      shall include the preconditioning, conditioning and reconditioning of an
      individual  who  has  suffered  an  athletic  injury  through the use of
      appropriate preventative and supportive devices, under  the  supervision
      of  a physician and recognizing illness and referring to the appropriate
      medical  professional  with  implementation  of  treatment  pursuant  to
      physician's  orders.  Athletic training includes instruction to coaches,
      athletes, parents, medical personnel and communities in the area of care
      and prevention of athletic injuries.
        The  scope  of  work  described  herein  shall  not  be  construed  as
      authorizing  the  reconditioning  of  neurologic injuries, conditions or
      disease.