(1)  A license is required to engage in the practice of athletic training, except as specifically provided in Section 58-1-307 or 58-40a-305.

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-40a-301

  • Athletic trainer: means an individual who is licensed under this chapter and carries out the practice of athletic training. See Utah Code 58-40a-102
  • practice of athletic training: means the application by a licensed and certified athletic trainer of principles and methods of:
(a) prevention of athletic injuries;
(b) recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athletic injuries and conditions;
(c) immediate care of athletic injuries, including common emergency medical situations;
(d) rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries;
(e) athletic training services administration and organization; and
(f) education of athletes. See Utah Code 58-40a-102
(2)  The division shall issue to an individual who qualifies under this chapter a license in the classification of athletic trainer.

(3)  An individual may not use the title “licensed athletic trainer,” or “athletic trainer,” or abbreviations or insignias to imply that the individual is an athletic trainer unless the individual is licensed under this chapter.

Enacted by Chapter 206, 2006 General Session