Amendment No. 192

Senate Amendment to Senate Bill No. 357 (BDR 54-1194)

Proposed by: Committee on Commerce and Labor

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Resolves Conflicts with: N/A

Amends: Summary: Title: Preamble: Joint Sponsorship:

ASSEMBLY ACTION Initial and Date | SENATE ACTION Initial and Date

Adopted Lost | Adopted Lost

Concurred In Not | Concurred In Not

Receded Not | Receded Not

Amend sec. 3, page 1, by deleting lines 7 through 12 and inserting:

"Sec. 3. "Athletic injury" means an injury that a person sustains as a result of his participation in:

1. An athletic program conducted by a high school, college, university or professional sports team; or

2. A program for the performing arts conducted by a high school, college or university.".

Amend sec. 5, page 1, by deleting sec. 5 and inserting:

"Sec. 5. (Deleted by amendment.)".

Amend sec. 9, page 2, line 16, by deleting the comma.

Amend sec. 9, page 2, by deleting line 17 and inserting:

"or the use of X-rays,".

Amend sec. 10, page 2, by deleting sec. 10 and inserting:

"Sec. 10. (Deleted by amendment.)".

Amend sec. 13, page 3, after line 5, by inserting:

"5. A student enrolled in a program of athletic training approved by the board during his clinical training if the training is conducted under the supervision of an athletic trainer who is immediately available in the area where the student is working to provide aid, direction and instruction to the student.".

Amend sec. 14, page 3, by deleting lines 7 through 12 and inserting:

"2. The governor shall appoint to the board:

(a) Four members who:

(1) Are licensed as athletic trainers pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and

(2) Have engaged in the practice of athletic training or taught or conducted research concerning the practice of athletic training for the 5 years immediately preceding their appointments; and

(b) One member who is a representative of the general public.".

Amend sec. 18, page 4, by deleting lines 21 through 25 and inserting:

"2. The standards of practice for athletic trainers; and

3. The requirements for continuing education for the renewal of a license of an athletic trainer. The requirements must be at least as stringent as the requirements for continuing education for the renewal".

Amend sec. 23, page 5, by deleting lines 27 and 28 and inserting:

"unless he has been issued a license as an athletic trainer by the board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.".

Amend sec. 24, page 6, by deleting line 12 and inserting:

"2. The board shall not approve a course of study described in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 unless the course of study includes, without limitation, training relating to:

(a) The prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, disposition and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses;

(b) The education and counseling of athletes concerning athletic injuries and illnesses; and

(c) The organization and administration of medical records and training facilities.

3. An applicant who submits proof of his current certification as an".

Amend sec. 24, page 6, line 16, by deleting "3." and inserting "4.".

Amend sec. 25, page 6, by deleting sec. 25 and inserting:

"Sec. 25. (Deleted by amendment.)".

Amend sec. 30, page 8, by deleting sec. 30 and inserting:

"Sec. 30. (Deleted by amendment.)".

Amend sec. 33, page 9, by deleting line 1 and inserting:

"Sec. 33. 1. Each license to engage".

Amend sec. 33, page 9, by deleting lines 26 and 27 and inserting:

"(b) Engage in the practice of athletic training for a period prescribed by the board under the supervision of a person designated by the board who is immediately available in the area where the applicant is working to provide aid, direction and instruction to the applicant.".

Amend sec. 34, page 9, by deleting line 31.

Amend sec. 34, page 9, line 32, by deleting "4." and inserting "3.".

Amend sec. 34, page 9, line 33, by deleting "5." and inserting "4.".

Amend sec. 34, page 9, by deleting line 34.

Amend sec. 34, page 9, line 35, by deleting "7." and inserting "5.".

Amend sec. 34, page 9, line 36, by deleting "8." and inserting "6.".

Amend sec. 34, page 9, line 37, by deleting "9." and inserting "7.".

Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 47 and 48 and inserting:

"Secs. 47 and 48. (Deleted by amendment.)".

Amend sec. 50, page 19, by deleting line 10 and inserting:

"Sec. 33. 1. Each license to".

Amend sec. 50, page 19, by deleting lines 35 through 37 and inserting:

"(b) Engage in the practice of athletic training for a period prescribed by the board under the supervision of a person designated by the board who is immediately available in the area where the applicant is working to provide aid, direction and instruction to the applicant.".

Amend sec. 51, page 19, line 40, by deleting:

"or an intern athletic trainer".