Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63.
Tennessee SB0224 amends existing laws to authorize athletic trainers to perform dry needling as part of their practice for managing athletic injuries, provided they obtain the necessary training and certification. The bill establishes minimum competency requirements for athletic trainers, including specific instructional hours in relevant subjects, and clarifies that dry needling by athletic trainers does not equate to acupuncture. Additionally, it grants the board of athletic trainers the authority to set rules and approve educational programs that meet these competency standards, with the effective date for most provisions set for September 1, 2025.
Tennessee SB0224 amends existing laws to authorize athletic trainers to perform dry needling as part of their practice for managing athletic injuries, provided they obtain the necessary training and certification. The bill establishes minimum competency requirements for athletic trainers, including specific instructional hours in relevant subjects, and clarifies that dry needling by athletic trainers does not equate to acupuncture. Additionally, it grants the board of athletic trainers the authority to set rules and approve educational programs that meet these competency standards, with the effective date for most provisions set for September 1, 2025.
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