Yi Chen,
I too agree that the licensure makes our profession stand out from the other allied healthcare professionals. The text mentions, “Licensure laws generally prohibit unlicensed individuals from calling themselves athletic trainers”. This statement combined with the fact that licensing is the most restrictive form of governmental credentialing, lead me to come this conclusion. More importantly, they prohibit unlicensed persons from performing the task reserved for athletic trainers under the law. This too contributes to what makes our profession different from other healthcare providers.
I too agree that the licensure makes our profession stand out from the other allied healthcare professionals. The text mentions, “Licensure laws generally prohibit unlicensed individuals from calling themselves athletic trainers”. This statement combined with the fact that licensing is the most restrictive form of governmental credentialing, lead me to come this conclusion. More importantly, they prohibit unlicensed persons from performing the task reserved for athletic trainers under the law. This too contributes to what makes our profession different from other healthcare providers.