Indiana Administrative Code
Title 898 - INDIANA ATHLETIC TRAINERS BOARD
Article 1 - ATHLETIC TRAINERS; LICENSURE
Rule 5 - Standards for the Competent Practice of Athletic Training
Section 5-1 - Regulatory compliance

(a) A licensed athletic trainer must be familiar with and adhere to all rules and standards for the competent practice of athletic training as established by the board.

(b) A licensed athletic trainer must educate those whom they supervise in the practice of athletic training with regard to the standards of competent practice of athletic training and encourage their adherence to the standards.

(c) A licensed athletic trainer must not present false information to the board on any application or other document or in any investigation or proceeding pending before the board.

(d) A licensed athletic trainer must develop a plan for care for each athlete/patient and shall be responsible for the plan implementation and modification. The licensed athletic trainer shall consult with the referring practitioner regarding any contraindicated or unjustified treatment.

(e) A licensed athletic trainer must take reasonable action to inform the supervising medical doctor, osteopath, podiatrist, or chiropractor in cases where an athlete's physical status indicates a change in medical status.

(f) A licensed athletic trainer must provide athletic training services without discrimination based upon race, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, athletic ability, disease entity, social status, handicap, or financial status.

(g) A licensed athletic trainer must preserve the confidentialities of privileged information to a third party not involved in the athlete's/patient's care unless the athlete/patient consents to such release or release is permitted or required by law.