(a) Nothing in this chapter shall authorize an athletic trainer to engage in the practice of medicine; to diagnose, treat, or cure any human disease, illness, ailment, infirmity, pain, or other condition that is not an athletic injury; to perform surgery of any type or description; or to prescribe any drug or medical device.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall allow an athletic trainer to hold himself or herself out, or practice, as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, clinical nutritionist, or chiropractic physician. Nothing in this chapter shall allow an athletic trainer to perform spinal manipulation. However, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict an athletic trainer from practicing within the scope of practice as otherwise provided under this chapter.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall modify, amend, repeal, or supersede any provision of the Alabama Medical Liability Act of 1987, commencing with Section 6-5-540, or the Alabama Medical Liability Act of 1996, commencing with Section 6-5-548, or any amendment to or judicial interpretation of those laws.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 40 - Athletic Trainers.
Section 34-40-1 - Short Title.
Section 34-40-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-40-3.1 - Composition of Board.
Section 34-40-4 - Unauthorized Use of Title.
Section 34-40-5 - Requirements for License; Application; Fees.
Section 34-40-6 - Treatment of Injuries
Section 34-40-7 - Time Restrictions on Certification.
Section 34-40-8 - Expiration of Licenses; Renewal Fee; Continuing Education.
Section 34-40-10 - Reasons for Rejection, Revocation, or Suspension of License.
Section 34-40-11 - Hearing Upon Application or Filing of Charges; Procedure; Appeal.
Section 34-40-12 - Punishment for Violation.
Section 34-40-13 - Use of Title Authorized.
Section 34-40-14 - Athletic Trainers Fund Created; Expenditure of Funds.
Section 34-40-15 - Unauthorized Activities.
Section 34-40-16 - Supervision Required in Physical Therapy Clinic.