Support for MATA amending the Practice Act in relation to licensure of athletic trainers

I support this legislation to improve the public's access to quality health care in this state.

Fix this!

Athletic training should be about the injuries and conditions we can treat and the population, not the setting. I think dental hygienists are the only other practitioners limited by setting...we have the same issue in NY. Best wishes on your campaign!

Professional athletic trainers should be able to put patients first, I support this legislation to strengthen their ability to provide support for their patients.

I completely support this petition, accessibility to athletic trainers makes a huge impact for those that engage in athletics casually.

I support this inititiative 100%.

Time is make this happen!

This legislation provides for greater access to care then is currently available to Maryland residents.

I support these legislative changes to bring Athletic Trainers employed in Maryland in line with the scope of practice allowed in surrounding states for these healthcare professionals.

Athletic Trainers are a valuable human resource to our Nation's Healthcare System which is in need of motivated highly skilled practitioners. Change the State Laws so these folks can take their skills beyond the athletic fields. We need more hands-on practitioners to meet the needs of our citizens!

I am in full support of these legislative efforts by the MATA. I have been working the last 15 years in this state and it is time to update the current practice act to reflect the current state of affairs for athletic trainers.

This is long overdue

I fully support the MATA in their commitment to this necessary amendment which would afford the athletic training students clinical opportunities that aspiring clinicians in other athletic training programs already have. I welcome any questions about the athletic training curriculum and I thank you in advance for your attention to this.

Athletic trainers are a phenomenal asset to all physically active people, not just "athletes"

As a dual credentialed professional I want to lend my support to athletic trainers in the state of Maryland being able to practice at the top of their license as well as to the depth of their professional preparation.

ATs are healthcare!

Athletic trainers are phenomenal health care providers who are a tremendous asset to settings beyond athletics

The changes Maryland is seeking is to bring them up to the national standard of care. As the District Director that oversees six states, including Maryland, I am HIGHLY supportive of this change to remove restrictions

Athletic Trainers should be valued more.

I support this legislation