Section 14-5 - D-01. Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 14-5D-01. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Athlete.- "Athlete" means an individual who participates in an athletic activity. 

(c)  Athletic activity.- "Athletic activity" means exercise, recreation, sport, competition, or game that: 

(1) Requires physical strength, range of motion, flexibility, control, speed, stamina, or agility; and 

(2) Is associated with an educational institution or a professional, amateur, or recreational sports club or athletic organization. 

(d)  Athletic injury.- "Athletic injury" means an injury that affects an athlete's participation or performance in an athletic activity. 

(e)  Board.- "Board" means the State Board of Physicians. 

(f)  Committee.- "Committee" means the Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee established under § 14-5D-04 of this subtitle. 

(g)  Educational institution.- "Educational institution" includes: 

(1) The schools in the public elementary and secondary education system of the State; 

(2) A noncollegiate educational institution governed under § 2-206 of the Education Article; and 

(3) An institution of higher education as defined in § 10-101 of the Education Article. 

(h)  Evaluation and treatment protocol.- "Evaluation and treatment protocol" means a document that is executed by a physician and an athletic trainer that meets the requirements of § 14-5D-11 of this subtitle. 

(i)  License.- "License" means a license issued by the Board to practice athletic training. 

(j)  Licensed athletic trainer.- "Licensed athletic trainer" means an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice athletic training. 

(k)  National certifying board.- "National certifying board" means the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., or its successor organization. 

(l)  Practice athletic training.-  

(1) "Practice athletic training" means application of the following principles and methods for managing athletic injuries for athletes in good overall health under the supervision of a licensed physician: 

(i) Prevention; 

(ii) Clinical evaluation and assessment; 

(iii) Immediate care; and 

(iv) Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. 

(2) "Practice athletic training" includes: 

(i) Organization and administration of an athletic training program; and 

(ii) Instruction to coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, and community members regarding the care and prevention of athletic injuries. 

(3) "Practice athletic training" does not include: 

(i) The practice of: 

1. Chiropractic, including adjustments, manipulation, or high velocity mobilizations of the spine or extremities; 

2. Massage therapy; 

3. Medicine; 

4. Occupational therapy; or 

5. Physical therapy; 

(ii) The reconditioning of systemic neurologic injuries, conditions, or disease; or 

(iii) Except for the conditioning of an athlete under the supervision of a treating physician, the treatment, rehabilitation, or reconditioning of nonathletic injuries or disease. 

(m)  Setting.- "Setting" means a: 

(1) Location where an athletic activity, as defined in subsection (c) of this section, is being held; 

(2) Health or fitness club; 

(3) Clinic or hospital; 

(4) Corporation; or 

(5) Government agency. 

(n)  Supervision.- "Supervision" means the responsibility of a physician to provide ongoing and immediately available instruction that is adequate to ensure the safety and welfare of a patient and is appropriate to the setting. 
 

[2009, ch. 529, § 2; ch. 530, § 2.]