Alabama Administrative Code
Title 540 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 540-X-28 - PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Section 540-X-28-.05 - Limitations On The Physician Supervision Of Athletic Trainers
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024
(1) A licensed physician may supervise up to fifteen (15) athletic trainers.
(2) Requests to supervise more than fifteen (15) athletic trainers must be submitted to the Advisory Council and approved in writing by the Board of Athletic Trainers and Board of Medical Examiners. When evaluating whether to recommend the approval or denial of a physician's request to supervise more than fifteen (15) athletic trainers, the Advisory Council shall consider certain factors, including, but not limited to:
After consideration of the factors listed herein, the Advisory Council may make a non-binding recommendation of approval or denial of a physician's request to supervise more than fifteen (15) athletic trainers.
(3) A supervising physician shall maintain independent medical judgment related to the practice of medicine at all times, irrespective of employment structure or business model.
Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-53; 34-40-3.2.