Each athletic trainer shall be licensed by the Board of Athletic Trainers and be registered with a supervising physician prior to engaging in athletic training practice as defined by Ala. Code §34-40-2(4). Registration of an athletic trainer with a supervising physician for the practice of athletic training shall be accomplished in the following manner:

1. (1) A completed application for registration shall be submitted to the Board of Athletic Trainers; and
2. (2) A detailed protocol(s) which sets forth the anticipated functions and activities of the athletic trainer and is signed by the supervising physician and the athletic trainer shall accompany the application.
3. (3) The athletic trainer and the supervising physician may be personally interviewed at the discretion of the Board of Athletic Trainers, Board of Medical Examiners, or the Advisory Council.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-24-53; 34-40-3.2.

History: New Rule: Published February 28, 2022; effective April 14, 2022.