Alabama Administrative Code Title 140 - ALABAMA BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Here’s a detailed overview of Alabama Administrative Code, Title 140 – Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers:
📚 Organizational Structure (Chapter 140‑X‑1)
Purpose (§140‑X‑1‑.01): The Board aims to protect public health and safety by setting licensure standards, renewal criteria, disciplinary procedures, and controlling usage of professional titles/initials to licensed athletic trainers (admincode.legislature.state.al.us).
Board Composition (§140‑X‑1‑.02): Nine members:
6 athletic trainers (including two Black members, one must be a licensed physical therapist), appointed by the Alabama Athletic Trainers Association.
3 actively-practicing physicians (one must be Black), appointed by the Medical Association (admincode.legislature.state.al.us).
Officers & Meetings (§140‑X‑1‑.03): Board elects a chair, vice-chair, secretary annually; meets at least twice yearly (admincode.legislature.state.al.us).
Executive Secretary (§140‑X‑1‑.04): Liaisons with public, manages records and board correspondence; office location listed in regulation (admincode.legislature.state.al.us).
📝 Chapters & Key Regulations (Title 140, Justia outline)
Ch. 2 – License Application (§140‑X‑2‑.01 to .03)
Ch. 3 – Issuance of License (§140‑X‑3‑.01 to .03)
Ch. 4 – License Renewal (§140‑X‑4‑.01 to .04)
Ch. 5 – Administrative Fees (§140‑X‑5‑.01 to .02)
Ch. 6 – Compliance & Disciplinary Action (§140‑X‑6‑.01 to .04)
Ch. 7 – Education Grants (§140‑X‑7‑.01 to .03)
Ch. 8 – Physician Supervision of Athletic Trainers (§140‑X‑8‑.01 to .14)
Appendix A – Continuing Education Guidelines & Form (regulations.justia.com, admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
👩⚕️ Physician Supervision (Chapter 140‑X‑8)
Definitions (§140‑X‑8‑.01): Clarifies roles such as "Athletic Trainer" and "Board" (casetext.com).
Protocols, Council & Registration: Outlines supervision protocols, advisory council duties, registration requirements, hearing grounds, and enforcement actions for trainers and supervising doctors (admincode.legislature.state.al.us).
🧭 Summary
Alabama’s Title 140 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for athletic training, setting standards for licensure, renewal, fees, discipline, supervision, and continuing education. It governs board membership, operations, and the legal scope of practice, ensuring oversight of both trainers and supervising physicians.
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