Legislative Priorities 

• 1. Promote and defend the scope of practice of athletic trainers in the state to provide quality healthcare.

  • Ensure the education, training, and practice of athletic trainers is understood by the public.

  • Ensure AT licensure and the Board of Athletic Training remain in place to protect all Iowans.  

• 2. Promote the provision of quality healthcare to Iowans, particularly in rural areas. 

  • Monitor and expand incentives for athletic trainers to practice healthcare in rural areas.  

  • Collaborate with other healthcare professions on initiatives to recruit and retain quality healthcare providers in the state. 

• 3. Promote activities and practices that improve safety in sport participation across Iowa. 

  • Monitor, promote, and develop legislation regarding emergency action plans, AEDs, concussion evaluation, and management, and related emergency conditions which would support safe sport participation. 

  • Collaborate with stakeholder organizations who regulate participation and safety in physical and recreational activity.

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