Alabama Administrative Code

(1) Applying for Grants. (a) Who May Apply - An applicant for organizational grants must be an incorporated, nonprofit organization, with articles of incorporation on file with the State of Alabama, and be qualified as a tax-exempt organization to which donations are allowable as…

(1) The following rules and regulations are hereby made, declared, and promulgated by the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators of the State of Alabama under the authority of and pursuant to Act 1057 of the 2001 Acts of Alabama, which is codified as Section 34-2A-1…

(1) In the event an assisted living administrator dies, unexpectedly resigns, becomes incapacitated, or has his/her license revoked, the person or persons then responsible for the management of the assisted living facility shall notify the Board within fifteen (15) days and the a…

(1) All applications, request, notices, correspondence, and any other matter, which is directed to the Board, shall be sent to the Executive Secretary of the Board; and the Executive Secretary shall accept these for the Board. (2) Each assisted living administrator shall keep on …

The Board, in its discretion, and otherwise subject to the provisions of the law, and these Rules and Regulations of the Board prescribing the qualifications for an assisted living administrator license, may issue a license to an assisted living administrator who has been issued …

The fee requirements shall be set and annually adopted by the Board. The fee requirements shall be published after the last Board meeting held prior to October 1 of each year. Fees shall be charged for each of the following items: ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ASSISTED LIVING ADM…

These Rules and Regulations shall become effective on December 13, 2002 Author: Theresa Jordan Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 135-X-14-.01 New Rule: Filed November 8, 2002; effective December 13, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-2A-1 -16.

Whenever used in these rules and regulations unless expressly otherwise stated, or unless the context or subject matter requires a different meaning, the following terms shall have the respective meanings hereinafter set forth or indicated. (a) "Acute Care Hospital" means a healt…

(1) The Board shall hold not less than four meetings each year. The Board shall meet in the conference room of the Board of Examiners' office building quarterly each year unless such date is a federal or state holiday, as posted on the Board of Examiners' website or as notified i…

(1) The Board shall exercise all of the powers conferred on it by the laws of the State of Alabama and shall fulfill all duties on it by law. (2) All actions taken by the Board shall be by majority vote of the quorum of the Board except where the contrary is expressed or implied …

(1) The Board shall determine the subjects of examinations for applicants for licensure as Category I and Category II assisted living administrators, as provided in Rule No. 135-X-7-.01 of these Rules and Regulations, and the scope, content, and format of such examinations, which…

(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) hereof, no person shall be admitted to or be permitted to take the Category I or Category II Assisted Living Administrator Licensure examination unless the person submits the following evidence satisfactory to the Board. (a) For a…

(1) An applicant for examination and qualification for either a Category I or Category II Assisted Living Administrator license shall make application therefore in writing on the forms provided by the Board, and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that he/she has met…

(1) An applicant for examination, who has been disqualified shall be given written notification by certified mail with returned receipt requested by the Board of his/her disqualification, and the reasons therefore, and of his/her right to a hearing as provided for under Rule No. …

(1) Every applicant, after having met the requirements for qualification for examination as set forth in Rule No. 135-X-5-.02 of these Rules and Regulations, must successfully pass a written or oral examination as required by the State licensing statute and these regulations. (2)…

(1) Each applicant for a Category I or II assisted living administrator's license shall be required to pass Sections A and B of the examination for such license with a grade as determined by the Board. The Board has determined that Section A and Section B of the Category I or Cat…

(1) An applicant who has successfully passed the Section B exam and taken the Administrator Oath has 30 days from the date of passing the exam to pay the initial licensing fee or until the provisional license expires. Failure to do so will forfeit all previously paid fees and the…

(1) A program of study designed to meet the requirements and qualifications for licensure renewal of an assisted living administrator under and pursuant to the State licensing statute, and these Rules and Regulations shall: (a) Contain a minimum of twelve (12) equivalent hours of…

(1) A provisional Category I Assisted Living Administrator license shall be issued to Board approved applicants who pass Section A of the Category I examination. This provisional license qualifies the licensee to temporarily administer an assisted living facility, as defined in R…

(1) The license or the emergency permit of any person practicing or offering to practice assisted living administration may be revoked or suspended by the Board, or such person may be reprimanded, censured, or otherwise disciplined in accordance with the provisions of this sectio…

(1) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to: (a) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein; (b) To practice as an assisted living administrator under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued; (c) Practice as …

The Board may, for good cause shown, upon such terms as the Board may prescribe, reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked. Author: Theresa Jordan Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 135-X-7-.04 New Rule: Filed November 8, 2002; effective December 13, 2002. Amended: Fi…

(1) Only individuals who have been pre-approved by the Board may use the title "Administrator-In-Training". (2) Any preceptor (as defined in 135-X-2-.01(r)) who allows or is shown to have known that an AIT was using the title "Administrator" or holding himself or herself out as o…

(1) Complaints or charges against any person having been issued a license as an assisted living administrator or having been issued a license as a provisional assisted living administrator shall be in writing, and shall be submitted to the Board. (2) The Board, or any person or p…

(1) This rule shall apply to the refusal by the Board to license any applicant who has failed to fulfill the requirements for license, and the provisions of this rule may be concurrent with the provisions of Rule No. 135-X-7-.02 of these Rules and Regulations. (2) Whenever the Bo…

The Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers serves to protect the public safety, health and welfare by setting standards for licensure in the practice of athletic training. Those standards are in the license requirements, license renewal requirements, and the disciplinary procedures s…

The Board shall be composed of nine persons who shall serve no more than three consecutive four year terms. The President of the Alabama Athletic Trainers Association shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board, the term of office shall be yearly to coincide with the term of…

The Board shall elect a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary from its members for a term of one year. The Board shall meet at least twice a year. Additional meetings may be held at the call of the chairman or at the written request of two board members. Authors: Robert Ferguson…

The Board shall employ an Executive Secretary who shall be responsible for the administration of Board policy. All correspondence and request for information shall be made to the Executive Secretary at the Board Office, which will be designated by the Board. The Executive Secreta…

As provided in the Code of Ala. 1975, Section 34-40-9, any individual wanting to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Alabama shall, before practicing, apply for a license, pay the requisite fees, and meet all requirements approved by the Board. Any person practicing a…

All applicants for licensure will be furnished an electronic or paper application packet as approved by the Board. The application must be signed by the applicant to be complete. The Physician/Athletic Trainer Protocol Consent Form must be agreed to by the physician and athletic …

The applicant must complete and submit to the Board Office the official application with payment of a one hundred ($100) dollar application fee and seventy-five ($75) dollar license fee. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 140-X-2-.03 New Rule: Filed October 14, 1997; effective November 18…

The application for licensure must be completed utilizing the Board-prescribed method and platform and include a signed Physician/Athletic Trainers Protocol Consent Form, payment of requisite fees, and proof of certification by the Board of Certification, Inc. (1) Executive Secre…

The State Boards of Medical Examiners and the Board of Athletic Trainers jointly approve any rule, regulation or policy that affects the services rendered by an Athletic Trainer or apprentice Athletic Trainer. The Licensed Athletic Trainer Protocol and Physician/Athletic Trainer …

Issuance of a license will allow the applicant to use the title "athletic trainer," "certified athletic trainer," or "licensed athletic trainer," and the letters "AT," "ATC," and "LAT," with or without receiving compensation. Authors: Robert Ferguson, ATC; Chris Gillespie, ATC; W…

All licenses issued by the Board of Athletic Trainers shall expire on the last day of December of each year. Licensees must renew their licenses annually to continue the practice of Athletic Training. (1) The annual licensure period shall be construed as January 1 through Decembe…

To qualify for a renewal of license previously issued by the Board, the licensee, except where specifically noted, shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) Complete application for renewal utilizing methods prescribed by the Board including the Physician/Athletic …

Athletic Trainers are required to complete and document continuing education each renewal year to renew their license. Continuing education guidelines and reporting methods and forms as appropriate for class of licensee will be provided to licensees annually. Forms and instructio…

Upon completion of all requisites for license renewal as determined by a member of the Board-approved review committee and payment of any late fees, licensees will be provided a wallet license card and continue to be listed in the Board Office as a licensed athletic trainer in th…

As provided in the Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-40-3(g), the Board has the responsibility for fixing fees for applications, licenses, renewals, verifications of licensure, replacement of licenses, name changes on licensee, publication fees, or other administration fees deemed necessar…

The Board shall impose certain administrative fees. (1) Application & License Fee $175.00 (2) Renewal Fee $ 75.00 (3) Renewal Fee for first renewal Period only for licenses issued Between July 1 and December 31. $ 25.00 (4) Renewal Late Fee For renewal applications submitted afte…

(1) Where the Board is made aware by a notarized, written allegation as submitted on the Board-approved complaint form of the possibility of impropriety by a licensee in obtaining or maintaining licensure, or failing to obtain or timely renew licensure, or in the practice of athl…

(1) The following acts shall constitute misconduct in the practice of athletic training for which disciplinary penalties may be imposed after opportunity to be heard pursuant to the procedure in the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act: (a) Conviction, adjudication, or a finding…

(1) The Board may receive written complaints regarding licensees, registrants, applicants, entities, or other persons regarding athletic training or violations of the Alabama Athletic Trainers Licensure Act. (2) The Professional Practice and Discipline Committee will investigate …

(1) A written advertisement by an athletic trainer or an athletic training establishment shall contain the Alabama license number of the athletic trainer. (2) No person without valid Alabama athletic training licensure shall advertise as an athletic trainer. Notes Ala. Admin. Cod…

As provided in the Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-40-15, the Board has the authority to make grants, and to otherwise arrange with qualified individuals, institutions, or agencies to develop and promote athletic training programs and continuing education programs for athletic trainers. …

The Board may, at its discretion, award grants for the ultimate purpose of protecting the public through granting funds to further the education of athletic trainers. Grants may be awarded annually, contingent upon the availability of funds, to education-related efforts as follow…

Grants are made at the discretion of the Board, and priority will be given to efforts with the greatest potential for broad impact on public safety. (1) Grant applications shall be submitted to the Board in writing.(a) Grant applications shall include the name of the organization…

The following definitions will apply to these rules: (1) Advisory Council. The Advisory Council of the State Board of Medical Examiners and the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers, established pursuant to Code of Alabama 1975, as amended, § 34-40-3.2. (2) Athletic Trainer. A perso…

(1) The Advisory Council's primary purpose is to provide a forum for the exchange of information between the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Athletic Trainers and for the formulation of recommendations on matters relating to the supervision of athletic trainers by phy…