§436H-5 Exemptions. This chapter is not intended to restrict the practice of other licensed healthcare providers practicing within their own recognized scopes of practice and shall not apply to:

(1) An individual who possesses a valid license issued under chapter 453, 457G, or 461J who, when acting within the scope of practice allowable under the individual's license, performs the same or similar functions as an individual registered pursuant to this chapter;

(2) Students in an educational program for athletic trainers who participate in activities conducted as part of the educational program under the supervision and guidance of a registered athletic trainer registered under this chapter;

(3) An individual serving in the armed forces of the United States, the United States Public Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other federal agency who engages in activities regulated under this chapter as a part of the individual's employment;

(4) An individual who is invited to conduct a lecture, clinic, or demonstration regarding the practice of athletic training by a school, professional association, professional society, or other similar entity approved by the department by rule pursuant to chapter 91; provided that the individual does not establish a place of business or regularly engage in the practice of athletic training within the State;

(5) An individual who possesses a valid license, registration, or certification from another jurisdiction who accompanies an athlete or team of athletes into this State for a temporary period; provided that the individual shall only attend to the needs of that athlete or team of athletes and those persons who travel with that athletic group or team in a capacity other than as a spectator;

(6) An individual who possesses a valid license, registration, or certification from another jurisdiction who is invited to engage in the practice of athletic training under the supervision and control of a sponsoring entity for a limited time and solely for a special event; or

(7) An individual who is an athletic trainer and a patient to himself or herself or gratuitous athletic training by a friend or family member who does not represent himself or herself to be an athletic trainer.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or prohibit the administration of routine assistance or first aid by a person who is not a registered athletic trainer for injuries or illnesses sustained at an athletic event or program. [L 2012, c 198, pt of §2]