SECTION 1. Section 23A of chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the definitions of “athletic trainer” and “athletic training” and inserting in place thereof the following new definitions:-

“Athletic trainer”, a person who is duly licensed to practice athletic training in the commonwealth in accordance with section 23B.

“Athletic training”, the application of principles, methods and procedures of evaluation and treatment of injuries and other medical conditions consistent with the educational standard and role delineation of the athletic trainer through the use of appropriate preventative, emergent, and rehabilitative care, supportive devices, temporary splinting, bracing and physical modalities, including, but not limited to, heat, cold, massage, water, electric stimulation, sound, exercise and exercise equipment. Athletic training includes education and instruction to coaches, athletes, parents, other medical personnel and the community in the area of care and prevention of injuries and other medical conditions.

SECTION 2. The board of allied health professions shall review and update the rules and regulations pursuant to section 23M of chapter 112 of the General Laws within 180 days of the passage of this act.