37-36-203. Representation to public -- practice -- exemptions. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2), an individual may not practice athletic training without a license.
(b) Upon issuance of a license in accordance with this chapter, a licensee may use the title "licensed athletic trainer" or "certified athletic trainer" and may use the abbreviations "LAT" or "AT" indicating that the individual is licensed in the practice of athletic training. A person who is not licensed may not use the titles listed in this subsection (1)(b). Except for an individual listed in subsection (2)(a), an individual who is not certified or licensed as an athletic trainer may not advertise for athletic training services.
(2) This section does not prohibit:
(a) a health care professional licensed under Title 37, chapter 3, 6, 8, 11, 12, 20, 24, or 26, from practicing an occupation or profession for which the health care professional is licensed or from practicing on an athlete;
(b) an educator or an information specialist from providing general information regarding prevention of athletic injuries;
(c) an individual from providing a first aid procedure incidental to the individual's employment or volunteer duties;
(d) an intern or student trainee studying a course of athletic training at an accredited postsecondary institution from providing athletic training under qualified supervision as part of the intern or student trainee's course of study. The intern or student trainee shall use the title "athletic training student" while carrying out athletic training activities.
(e) a personal trainer from providing personal training services;
(f) a massage therapist from providing massage; or
(g) a coach, physical education teacher, athletic director, other school employee, or supervised volunteer from providing first aid, preventative care, or continuous followup care of athletes and athletic injuries in a school setting.