Minnesota Agencies

The Athletic Trainers Advisory Council was appointed by the Board of Medical Practice to advise the Board on issues regarding athletic trainer registration standards, enforcement of rules, and complaint review. The Board of Medical Practice, acting under the advice of the Athletic Trainers Advisory Council, shall issue all licenses.

The Athletic Trainers Advisory Council was reviewed by the Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy (LCPFP) in 2013 as part of their biennial duty required by Minn. Stat. 3.885 Subd. 11. The LCPFP's 2013 Recommendations called for keeping the council.

As of 2018, eight members: two public members; 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; two members who are medical physicians licensed by the state and have experience with athletic training and sports medicine; one doctor of chiropractic licensed by the state, who has experience with athletic training and sports injuries. Members are appointed by Board of Medical Practice; per diem plus mileage.