PHYSICIANS & PROVIDERS RESOURCES
Supporting collaboration between athletic trainers, physicians, and healthcare providers to promote quality patient care throughout Idaho.
Athletic trainers are licensed healthcare professionals who work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. These resources provide information about Idaho practice requirements, physician direction, and patient care.
ATHLETIC TRAINING PRACTICE IN IDAHO
Athletic trainers practicing in Idaho must be licensed through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) and comply with the state's athletic training laws and regulations.
The state licensing website provides information about professional requirements, scope of practice, licensing, and regulatory oversight.
Idaho Athletic Trainer Licensure & Practice Requirements
IDAHO BOARD OF MEDICINE
The Idaho Board of Medicine oversees the licensing and regulation of physicians and provides access to professional licensing information, license verification, statutes, rules, and regulatory resources.
These resources may assist physicians and healthcare providers who collaborate with athletic trainers in Idaho.
PHYSICIAN DIRECTION & ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE PLANS
Idaho athletic trainers practice under the direction of an authorized directing physician, as established by state law and regulation.
Before practicing, athletic trainers must establish and submit an Athletic Training Service Plan or Protocol with their directing physician. This document outlines the working relationship, responsibilities, and direction of athletic training services.
The Idaho licensing board provides current requirements and the appropriate registration and protocol forms.
Directing Physician Requirements & Service Plan Forms
MEDICAL CLEARANCE & RETURN TO PLAY
Healthcare providers play an important role in determining when student-athletes may safely participate in or return to sports following injury or illness.
The Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) provides resources related to pre-participation physical examinations, concussion management, medical clearance, and student-athlete health and safety.
IHSAA Sports Medicine Resources
IHSAA Physical Examination & Medical Forms