Physicians in Support of NYS S.4465/A.6678 Updated Athletic Training Practice Act.
To: The Physicians of New York State
From: New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association
NYSATA is writing to ask for your support of changes to the current laws regulating Certified Athletic Trainers.
The Athletic Training Bills (S.4465/A.6678) are currently in the Higher Education Committees of both Houses of the New York State Legislature. This updated practice act has been introduced to reflect the growth in training and education that the athletic training profession has undergone in the past twenty-two years since it was first designated as a certified profession. It is also necessary to compliment the recent NYS Concussion Management and Awareness Act of 2011. The current practice act (Article 162) has been misinterpreted in the past to limit ATs from managing “neurologic conditions”. The assessment of concussion and referral is part of athletic training education. ATs are members of the concussion team to manage return to play/learn protocols. Through the accompanying State Education Department Guidelines for the NYS Concussion Management & Awareness Act ATs are recognized in these roles. This legislation would also allow athletic trainers to assess and treat orthopedic injuries regardless of where they occur. The current athletic training practice act restricts ATs to treating injuries which occur only in specific athletic-related settings. Throughout the state an increasing number of athletic trainers are working in orthopedic offices as physician extenders. This update would allow increased utilization of athletic trainers within this setting. The updated practice act also provides for licensure of the profession, which is intended to safeguard the public. In addition it will provide clarity regarding appropriate settings of employment, and concussion management.
Athletic trainers are not seeking to expand beyond the types of injuries they are educated to manage. Most importantly every athletic trainer in NYS will continue to be required to work under a supervising physician.
MSSNY has great influence on medical legislation in New York State. Athletic trainers do not interact with many physician specialists outside of orthopedics, pediatrics and family practice. As such other physicians are often not as familiar with these professionals and NYSATA hopes that you will help educate your colleagues about the role of athletic trainers.
The New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association would appreciate all physicians, especially those who work with athletic trainers, to demonstrate their support for this legislation by signing the online petition found at (website link) in hopes that the MSSNY House of Delegates meeting in April 2014 will pass a resolution in support of the legislation (S.4465/A.6678).
As a NY State licensed physician, I support legislation that will update the practice act for athletic trainers in New York State (Bills S.4465 and A.6678).
Updates
March 11, 2014
I have spent my mornings answering questions from colleagues who are tired of watching outdated laws hinder the care they provide on the field. The stories of patients who could have received faster, better treatment if not for these arbitrary restrictions keep me motivated. We are currently preparing to present our case to the committee members who hold the keys to this legislation.
March 11, 2014
Seeing so many colleagues acknowledge the reality of our current clinical limitations is incredibly moving. This momentum confirms that we are finally ready to modernize our practice act to reflect the high level of care we provide every single day.
39 Comments
Athletic trainers are a vital resource in our Orthopaedic practice. I fully support this legislative effort.
I fully support this proposal to change the current practice. We work closely with our ATs and I fully support their managing neurologic conditions.
Athletic trainers should be allowed to manage conditions in which they are trained to manage. This does include concussions and orthopedic injuries. In fact, without trainers managing these conditions athletes are at more risk and will not be managed nearly as well.
these changes are important support for the athletic trainers to keep performing their job. I am a Pediatrician/School Physician who directly supervises their activity and attest to their professiolalism in working as a team to manage the state mandated protocols for concussive injuries.
I am in support of this act as it will safeguard the public by providing licensure of athletic trainers and improve utilization of this important part of the medical team (on the field and in the office).
I have worked over many years with athletic trainers in our school districts. they provide incredible wealth of knowledge and support to the public school sports programs.
ATCs are an integral and essential part of the sports medicine health care team.
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Physicians in Support of NYS S.4465/A.6678 Updated Athletic Training Practice Act.
To: The Physicians of New York State
From: New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association
NYSATA is writing to ask for your support of changes to the current laws regulating Certified Athletic Trainers.
The Athletic Training Bills (S.4465/A.6678) are currently in the Higher Education Committees of both Houses of the New York State Legislature. This updated practice act has been introduced to reflect the growth in training and education that the athletic training profession has undergone in the past twenty-two years since it was first designated as a certified profession. It is also necessary to compliment the recent NYS Concussion Management and Awareness Act of 2011. The current practice act (Article 162) has been misinterpreted in the past to limit ATs from managing “neurologic conditions”. The assessment of concussion and referral is part of athletic training education. ATs are members of the concussion team to manage return to play/learn protocols. Through the accompanying State Education Department Guidelines for the NYS Concussion Management & Awareness Act ATs are recognized in these roles. This legislation would also allow athletic trainers to assess and treat orthopedic injuries regardless of where they occur. The current athletic training practice act restricts ATs to treating injuries which occur only in specific athletic-related settings. Throughout the state an increasing number of athletic trainers are working in orthopedic offices as physician extenders. This update would allow increased utilization of athletic trainers within this setting. The updated practice act also provides for licensure of the profession, which is intended to safeguard the public. In addition it will provide clarity regarding appropriate settings of employment, and concussion management.
Athletic trainers are not seeking to expand beyond the types of injuries they are educated to manage. Most importantly every athletic trainer in NYS will continue to be required to work under a supervising physician.
MSSNY has great influence on medical legislation in New York State. Athletic trainers do not interact with many physician specialists outside of orthopedics, pediatrics and family practice. As such other physicians are often not as familiar with these professionals and NYSATA hopes that you will help educate your colleagues about the role of athletic trainers.
The New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association would appreciate all physicians, especially those who work with athletic trainers, to demonstrate their support for this legislation by signing the online petition found at (website link) in hopes that the MSSNY House of Delegates meeting in April 2014 will pass a resolution in support of the legislation (S.4465/A.6678).
As a NY State licensed physician, I support legislation that will update the practice act for athletic trainers in New York State (Bills S.4465 and A.6678).
Updates
March 11, 2014
I have spent my mornings answering questions from colleagues who are tired of watching outdated laws hinder the care they provide on the field. The stories of patients who could have received faster, better treatment if not for these arbitrary restrictions keep me motivated. We are currently preparing to present our case to the committee members who hold the keys to this legislation.
March 11, 2014
Seeing so many colleagues acknowledge the reality of our current clinical limitations is incredibly moving. This momentum confirms that we are finally ready to modernize our practice act to reflect the high level of care we provide every single day.
39 Comments
Integral part of the sports medicine team. I could not practice the quality of sports medicine that a strive to practice without their help. Extremely reasonable bill that updates ATC scope of practice to 2014.
Athletic trainers are a vital resource in our Orthopaedic practice. I fully support this legislative effort.
I fully support this proposal to change the current practice. We work closely with our ATs and I fully support their managing neurologic conditions.
Athletic trainers should be allowed to manage conditions in which they are trained to manage. This does include concussions and orthopedic injuries. In fact, without trainers managing these conditions athletes are at more risk and will not be managed nearly as well.
these changes are important support for the athletic trainers to keep performing their job. I am a Pediatrician/School Physician who directly supervises their activity and attest to their professiolalism in working as a team to manage the state mandated protocols for concussive injuries.
I am in support of this act as it will safeguard the public by providing licensure of athletic trainers and improve utilization of this important part of the medical team (on the field and in the office).
I have worked over many years with athletic trainers in our school districts. they provide incredible wealth of knowledge and support to the public school sports programs.
ATCs are an integral and essential part of the sports medicine health care team.
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Integral part of the sports medicine team. I could not practice the quality of sports medicine that a strive to practice without their help. Extremely reasonable bill that updates ATC scope of practice to 2014.