Hawaii Revised Statutes 436H-4 – Registration required
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 436H-4
- Athletic trainer: means an individual, whether or not registered under this chapter, who engages in the practice of athletic training or represents oneself to be an athletic trainer. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 436H-2
- Department: means the department of commerce and consumer affairs. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 436H-2
- Practice of athletic training: refers to the application by an athletic trainer, whether or not registered under this chapter and without regard to certification by any certifying body, of principles and methods to:
(1) Prevent athletic injuries; (2) Recognize, evaluate, and assess athletic injuries and conditions; (3) Provide immediate care of athletic injuries, including common emergency medical care; (4) Treat, rehabilitate, and recondition athletic injuries; (5) Administer athletic training services and organization; and (6) Educate athletes; provided that the practice of athletic training does not include provision of medical services as defined in § 453-1, occupational therapy services as defined in § 457G-1, or physical therapy or physical therapy services as defined in § 461J-1. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 436H-2
No person shall engage in the practice of athletic training or represent, advertise, or announce oneself, either publicly or privately, as an athletic trainer, nor use in connection with the person’s name or place of business the words “registered athletic trainer”, “athletic trainer”, “ATC”, or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is an athletic trainer unless the person meets the qualifications established by this chapter and has registered with the department.