21 NCAC 3.0401 is adopted as a temporary rule as follows:
SECTION .0400-DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
.0401 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
(a) Board disciplinary actions may include
the following:
(1) Reprimand. Reprimand is a public rebuke for
misconduct as an athletic trainer.
(2) Restriction. Restriction is a stay of suspension
or revocation allowing limited practice within
conditions stipulated by the Board.
(3) Suspension. Suspension is the withdrawl of the
privilege to practice for a specified time.
(4) Revocation. Revocation is the withdrawl of the
privilege to practice as a licensed athletic
trainer in the State of North Carolina.
History Note: Authority G.S. 90-525; 90-536;
Temporary Adoption Eff. March 16, 1998.
21 NCAC 3.0501 is adopted as a temporary rule as follows:
SECTION .0500-ATHLETIC TRAINER PROTOCOL
.0501 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The practice protocol for each athletic trainer
pursuant to G.S. 90-523(1) shall be a general outline of practices for which the
athletic trainer has been trained and shall be individualized to accommodate the skills of the
athletic trainer. The practice protocol shall not allow the athletic trainer to undertake
medical diagnosis or to prescribe or dispense controlled substances. The practice protocol shall
not allow the athletic trainer to independently provide treatments for athletes with fractures,
head or spinal injuries, or other serious medical conditions, except the athletic trainer may
render appropriate first aid or emergency care. The protocol shall specify provisions for
physician involvement in the event of serious injuries. The athletic trainer and the physician
shall sign and file a statement with the North Carolina Medical Board agreeing to abide by the
protocol. The format of the protocol shall be typewritten on letter size paper.
History Note: Authority G.S. 90-523; 90-525;
Temporary Adoption Eff. March 16, 1998.
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