2-15-1771. Board of athletic trainers. (1) In accordance with 37-1-123, there is a board of athletic trainers.

Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-1771

  • Department: means a principal functional and administrative entity that:

    (a)is created by this chapter within the executive branch of state government;

    (b)is one of the 20 principal departments permitted under the constitution; and

    (c)includes its units. See Montana Code 2-15-102

(2)The board consists of five members:

(a)one physician, preferably with a background in the practice of sports medicine;

(b)three athletic trainers:

(i)one athletic trainer with experience in one or more postsecondary educational institutions;

(ii)one athletic trainer with experience in one or more secondary schools; and

(iii)one athletic trainer with experience in one or more health care or athletic facilities; and

(c)one public member.

(3)The board is allocated to the department as prescribed in 2-15-121.

(4)Members must be compensated as provided in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503.