2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 19a-16a. Athletic training.

      Sec. 19a-16a. Athletic training. (a) For purposes of sections 19a-16a to 19a-16c, inclusive, and section 20-9, "perform athletic training" means to render services under any title or description of services incorporating the words athletic training or athletic trainer.

      (b) Athletic training includes the application of principles, methods and procedures of evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, preconditioning, conditioning and reconditioning of the athlete through the use of appropriate preventive and supportive devices, temporary splinting and bracing, physical modalities of heat, cold, massage, water, electric stimulation, sound, exercise and exercise equipment upon the referral or under the general direction of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts as defined in section 20-1. Athletic training includes instruction to coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel and communities in the area of care and prevention of athletic injuries.

      (P.A. 90-211, S. 18; P.A. 00-226, S. 19, 20.) Repealed effective the later of October 1, 2000, or the date notice is published by the Commissioner of Public Health in the Connecticut Law Journal indicating that the licensing of athletic trainers and physical therapist assistants is being implemented by the commissioner.