Hit the Hill

Evan and many of his cohorts journeyed on a bus to the State Capital in Sacramento Sunday to talk with legislature about passing the bill to make it mandatory for licensure in Athletic Trainers. California is one of three states that does not require licensure in AT, meaning anyone can label him/herself an athletic trainer without holding the proper credentials -- giving athletes, parents and coaches a false sense of safety and leaving athletes at risk for injury or worse. Evan seemed to be very busy talking with legislatures while sleeping in a hostile and returning home Tuesday morning at 1 am. I am so glad he went to have this experience and I hope all their work pays off.

                          

This is an important time for athletic trainers in California as a new billAB 374, The Athletic Trainers Practice Act, has been introduced to the legislature.

This will be the first time that any California law addresses the athletic training profession.

The bill will validate the medical expertise of athletic trainers byrequiring licensure of our profession and will prevent unqualified individuals from calling themselves an athletic trainer or engaging in the practice of athletic training.

This is a significant step in state protection of youth athletes and recognition of the athletic training profession.

The CATA leadership has been working very hard over the last few years to help pass legislation that would regulate the athletic training profession. We now have what we think is our best chance yet with AB 374. The bill is designed to be cost-neutral, (meaning it won’t cost taxpayers any money), with all costs associated with licensure applications and renewals covering the costs of maintaining the bill.

But for us to succeed in passing this bill, WE NEED YOUR HELP.
go to: http://ca-at.org/ca-legislation/proposed-legislation/support-our-cause/