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House Concurrent Resolution 117 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 117
(By Delegates Martin, Ashley, Caputo, DeLong and Morgan)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study
inclusion of athletic trainer licensure and regulation under
the laws governing the West Virginia Board of Physical
Therapists or other relevant licensing boards.
Whereas, The board regulating the profession of Physical
Therapy is charged with protecting the public health, safety and
welfare, and to ensure availability of licensed and accredited
physical therapist services to the citizens of West Virginia; and
Whereas,
Through preparation in both academic education and
clinical experience, athletic trainers are part of the health care
system associated with physical activity and sports; and
Whereas,
The physical therapy and athletic training professions
frequently collaborate
to provide a variety of services, including
injury prevention, assessment, immediate care, treatment, and
rehabilitation after physical injury or trauma; and
Whereas, The Legislature is committed to protecting the public
through the licensure and regulation of professions and occupations
in this state; and
Whereas, The framework and statutes governing relevant licensing boards will require modification to effectuate the
licensure and regulation of the athletic training profession;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to authorize a study that identifies the West Virginia
Board of Physical Therapy; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2009, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the legislative expenses necessary to
conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary
legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint
Committee on Government and Finance.
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