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Gain insight into Michigan's legislative process for athletic training rules, from licensure achievements to public health protection. Learn about the role of the Athletic Training Board and the Michigan Department of Community Health.
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Rules, Regs and the RD….Priceless Ann L. Berry, ATC 2009 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference
2009 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference • Brief history of Michigan’s legislative and rules process • MATS – GAC planning • Athletic Training Board • Michigan Department of Community Health
Brief History… Achieved licensure…March 9th, 2006 AT Board appointed…late 2006 First AT Board meeting…2007 Final draft of rules to the public… March 2009 Public hearing scheduled…August 2009
Rules Process… Public hearing comments to the AT Board AT Board determines language changes Submit final draft to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules 15 session days to approve or reject
MATS Legislative Planning Research throughout the legislative process Practice Act vs Administrative Rules BOC to the Rescue…RD5, support and research tool!! Face to face meeting to get a clue…
Athletic Training Board Nothing goes as planned 1 public member, 2 physician members, 4 athletic trainers (3 ATC, 1 AT) Public harm, public health code and knowledge of the practice of athletic training BOC to the Rescue!!
Michigan Dept of Community Health Coordinators of the public health code Protect the public while being politically correct Fiscal responsibility BOC to the Rescue!!
Thank You Ann L. Berry, ATC aberry@trirehab.com 2009 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference