I strongly oppose this amendment. Athletic trainers should not be allowed to perform invasive procedures on patients, regardless of any training they receive in acupuncture. Furthermore, "dry needling" is simply a renaming of acupuncture, and as such is often performed without the proper background, theory, philosophy, and extensive training provided to LAcs and MDs who perform acupuncture. This is not in the scope of practice of athletic trainers, nor should it ever be. If athletic trainers wish to perform acupuncture on their clients, then they should pursue the proper degree program in their state and become licensed under the appropriate national accrediting body, NCCAOM. The proposed legislation is not only out of scope, it is potentially hazardous to patients and the professional standing of properly trained LAcs and acupuncture doctors across the nation. STRONGLY OPPOSE