La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-5705

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XLV-5705 - Special Definitions

A.The Activities of an Athletic Trainer-the practice of prevention, emergency management, and physical rehabilitation of injuries and sports-related conditions incurred by athletes. In carrying out these functions, the athletic trainer shall use whatever physical modalities are prescribed by a team physician or consulting physician, or both. The results of these activities should be recorded.

B.Practice of Prevention-shall include, but is not limited to the following:

1. working cooperatively with supervisors and coaches in establishing and implementing a program of physical conditioning for athletes;

2. applying protective or injury-preventive devices such as taping, padding, bandaging, strapping, wrapping, or bracing;

3. working cooperatively with supervisors, coaches, and a team physician or consulting physician in the selection and fitting of protective athletic equipment for each athlete and constantly monitoring that equipment for safety; and

4. counseling and advising supervisors, coaches, and athletes on physical conditioning and training, such as diet, flexibility, rest, and reconditioning.

C.Emergency Management-the care given to an injured athlete under the general supervision of the team or consulting physician. To accomplish this care, an athletic trainer may use such methods as accepted first aid procedures approved by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or protocols previously established by the athletic trainer and the team or consulting physicians.

D.Physical Rehabilitation-the care given to athletes following injury and recovery. These treatments and rehabilitation programs may consist of pre-established methods of physical modality use and exercise as prescribed by a team physician, consulting physician, or both. Physical rehabilitation also includes working cooperatively with and under the general supervision of a physician with respect to the following:

1. reconditioning procedures;

2. operation of therapeutic devices and equipment;

3. fitting of braces, guards, and other protective devices;

4. referrals to other physicians, auxiliary health services, and institutions. Referrals will be made with the agreement of the athlete or, in the case of a minor, with agreement of a parent or guardian except when circumstances require emergency transfer and the parent or guardian is unavailable.

E.General Supervision-the service is furnished under a physician's overall direction and control, but the physician's presence shall not be required during the provision of service.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-5705

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, LR 12:526 (August 1986), Amended by the Department of Health, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 431376 (7/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3301-3313.