37-36-204. Application and administration of topical medications. (1) A licensed athletic trainer may apply or administer topical medications by:

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(a)direct application;

(b)iontophoresis, a process by which topical medications are applied through the use of electricity; or

(c)phonophoresis, a process by which topical medications are applied through the use of ultrasound.

(2)A licensed athletic trainer may apply or administer the following topical medications:

(a)bactericidal agents;

(b)debriding agents;

(c)anesthetic agents;

(d)anti-inflammatory agents;

(e)antispasmodic agents; and

(f)adrenocorticosteroids.

(3)Topical medications applied or administered by a licensed athletic trainer must be prescribed on a specific or standing basis by a licensed medical practitioner authorized to order or prescribe topical medications and must be purchased from a pharmacy certified under 37-7-321. Topical medications dispensed under this section must comply with packaging and labeling guidelines developed by the board of pharmacy under Title 37, chapter 7.

(4)Appropriate recordkeeping is required of a licensed athletic trainer who applies or administers topical medications as authorized in this section.