(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting any of the following individuals from engaging in the profession or occupation for which they are licensed, certified, or registered in Alabama as follows:
(1) Physicians and surgeons licensed by the Medical Licensure Commission.
(2) Dentists licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners.
(3) Optometrists licensed by the Alabama Board of Optometry.
(4) Nurses licensed by the Board of Nursing.
(5) Chiropractors licensed by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
(6) Podiatrists licensed by the State Board of Podiatry.
(7) Physical therapists licensed by the Board of Physical Therapy.
(8) Occupational therapists licensed by the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy.
(9) Emergency medical technicians licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
(10) Physician assistants licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
(11) Massage therapists licensed by the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy.
(b) This chapter shall not apply to the following persons:
(1) Coaches and physical education instructors in the performance of their duties.
(2) Athletic trainers from other nations, states, or territories performing their duties for their respective teams or organizations and only during the course of their team's or organization's stay in this state.
(3) A person who performs any of the services set forth in this chapter as long as the person does not violate this chapter.
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.