I oppose the idea of athletic trainers being permitted to use dry needling. They are not qualified to do this when receiving only marginal /seminar/ weekend meetings etc. to know the intricacies of proper use. It takes several years of schooling to become a certified acupuncturist and to learn all the proper techniques of needling which athletic trainers will not have. Their education touches on a number of topics but only superficially and will not provide appropriate training. This is the case for nutrition ( my specialty) where they have only very basic info but act as fully educated nutritionists . In the spirit of providing appropriate and thorough healthcare / training, watering down modalities by minimal training never provides for ideal outcomes. If a client in training requires acupuncture , the person is best served by a fully trained acupuncturist not someone with a few hours of education. In the spirit of concern for the wellbeing of athletes, please do NOT pass this bill.