468.703  Council of Athletic Training.--

(1)  The Council of Athletic Training is created within the department and shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the secretary.

(2)  Four members of the council shall be licensed athletic trainers. One member of the council shall be a physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459. One member of the council shall be a physician licensed under chapter 460. One member of the council shall be a resident of this state who has never worked as an athletic trainer, who has no financial interest in the practice of athletic training, and who has never been a licensed health care practitioner as defined in s. 455.501(4). Members of the council shall serve staggered 4-year terms as determined by rule of the department; however, no member may serve more than two consecutive terms.

(3)  The council shall advise and assist the department in:

(a)  Developing rules relating to licensure requirements, the licensure examination, continuing education requirements, fees, records and reports to be filed by licensees, and any other requirements necessary to regulate the practice of athletic training.

(b)  Monitoring the practice of athletic training in other jurisdictions.

(c)  Educating the public about the role of athletic trainers.

(d)  Collecting and reviewing data regarding the licensed practice of athletic training.

(e)  Addressing concerns and problems of athletic trainers in order to promote improved safety in the practice of athletic training.

(4)  Members of the council shall be entitled to compensation and reimbursement for expenses in the same manner as board members are compensated and reimbursed under s. 455.534.