Subdivision 1. Membership.
The Athletic Trainers Advisory Council is created and is composed of eight members appointed by the board. The advisory council consists of:
(1) two public members as defined in section 214.02 ;
(2) three members who are licensed athletic trainers, one being both a licensed physical therapist and licensed athletic trainer as submitted by the Minnesota American Physical Therapy Association;
(3) two members who are medical physicians licensed by the state and have experience with athletic training and sports medicine; and
(4) one member who is a doctor of chiropractic licensed by the state and has experience with athletic training and sports injuries.
Subd. 2. Administration.
The advisory council is established and administered under section 15.059 .
Subd. 3. Duties.
The advisory council shall:
(1) advise the board regarding standards for athletic trainers;
(2) distribute information regarding athletic trainer standards;
(3) advise the board on enforcement of sections 148.7801 to 148.7815 ;
(4) review license applications and license renewal applications and make recommendations to the board;
(5) review complaints in accordance with sections 214.10 and 214.13, subdivision 6 ;
(6) review investigation reports of complaints and recommend to the board whether disciplinary action should be taken;
(7) advise the board regarding evaluation and treatment protocols;
(8) advise the board regarding approval of continuing education programs; and
(9) perform other duties authorized for advisory councils under chapter 214 , as directed by the board.