32-4151. Lawful practice
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A. An athletic trainer shall refer a person with an athletic injury or athletic illness to one or more appropriate health care practitioners if the athletic trainer has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of athletic training or if athletic training is contraindicated.
B. An athletic trainer shall adhere to the recognized standards and ethics of the athletic training profession and as further established by rule.
C. This chapter does not authorize an athletic trainer to practice any other profession regulated under this title and does not expand the scope of practice of any health care provider who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter but who is licensed pursuant to this title.
D. This chapter does not authorize an athletic trainer to treat an athletic illness at any time other than during a person's participation in or preparation for games or sports or participation in recreational activities or physical fitness activities.