Title 32 — Professions and Occupations

1. "Athletic illness" means an illness that arises from, or a manifestation of an illness that occurs as a result of, a person's participation in or preparation for games or sports or participation in recreational activities or physical fitness activities. 2. "Athletic injury" me…

1. Three athletic trainers who are residents of this state, possess an unrestricted license to practice athletic training in this state and have been practicing in this state for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment. The governor may make these appointments…

1. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure. 2. Designate the national examination that it requires applicants to pass. 3. Issue licenses to persons who meet the requirements of this chapter. 4. Establish requirements pertaining to the ratio between supervising ath…

B. The board of athletic training shall select staff to serve its board or shall direct the executive director to select these staff members.

A. The athletic training fund is established. The board shall administer the fund. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, the board shall deposit fifteen percent of all monies from whatever source that come into the possession of the board in the state general fund and deposit t…

(L24, Ch. 222, sec. 50. Eff. 7/1/28) A. The athletic training fund is established. The board shall administer the fund. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, the board shall deposit ten percent of all monies from whatever source that come into the possession of the board in the…

1. A health care professional who is licensed pursuant to this title and who practices within the scope of that person's license if that person does not claim to be an athletic trainer or a provider of athletic training services. 2. A person who is pursuing a course of study lead…

An applicant for a license as an athletic trainer shall: 1. Have successfully completed the application process. 2. Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with coursework and supervised clinical experience as required and approved by the board.…

B. The board may return an application with a statement of deficiencies. On request of an applicant who disagrees with the statement, the board shall hold a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6.

B. The executive director shall send a renewal reminder to each licensee at least sixty days before the license expires. C. Each licensee is responsible for reporting to the board a name change and changes in business, home and email addresses within thirty days after any change.…

B. If a person’s license has lapsed for more than three consecutive years, that person shall reapply for a license and pay all applicable fees. The person shall also demonstrate to the board's satisfaction competency in the practice of athletic training or shall serve an internsh…

1. For an application for an original license, three hundred fifty dollars. 2. For a certificate of renewal of a license, two hundred fifty dollars. 3. For an application for reinstatement of a license, three hundred fifty dollars. 4. For each duplicate license, fifty dollars. 5.…

A. The executive director may issue a temporary license to a person who meets all of the following requirements: 1. Submits a completed application. 2. Submits the application fee for licensure pursuant to this chapter. 3. Submits proof satisfactory to the board of current certif…

A. Beginning January 1, 2022, an applicant for original licensure, license renewal, license reinstatement or temporary licensure shall possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article 3.1. B. This section does not affect the board's auth…

B. An athletic trainer shall adhere to the recognized standards and ethics of the athletic training profession and as further established by rule. C. This chapter does not authorize an athletic trainer to practice any other profession regulated under this title and does not expan…

B. A person or business entity or its employees, agents or representatives shall not use in connection with that person's name or the name or activity of the business the words "athletic training" or "athletic trainer", the letters "AT/L", "L/AT", "ATC/L", "L/ATC", "A.T.", "AT", …

1. Practicing athletic training in violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. 2. Practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope of the practice of athletic training. 3. Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by fraud or misrepresentation. 4. En…

1. Receive complaints filed against licensees and conduct a timely investigation. 2. Conduct an investigation at any time and on its own initiative without receipt of a written complaint if the board has reason to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter. 3. Issue su…

B. If at an informal interview the board finds a violation of this chapter has occurred that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, it may take any disciplinary actions prescribed in section 32-4156, paragraph 1, 2 or 3. C. If the results of an informal interview indicate t…

1. Issue a decree of censure. 2. Prescribe a licensee's scope of practice, place of practice or supervision of practice, the duration of a license or the type or condition of persons cared for by a licensee. The board may require a licensee to report regularly to the board on mat…

B. The board may investigate any person to the extent necessary to determine if the person is engaged in the unlawful practice of athletic training. If an investigation indicates that a person may be practicing athletic training unlawfully, the board shall inform the person of th…

A. A person, licensee, corporation, educational institution, athletic organization or health care facility and state or local governmental agencies shall report to the board any conviction, determination or finding that a licensee has committed an act that constitutes grounds for…

1. The board has evidence that the licensee is an impaired professional. 2. The licensee has not been convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance in any court of law. 3. The licensee enters into a written agreement with the board for a restricted license and complies…

A. The public has the right of access to the following information: 1. A list that includes each licensee's place of practice, license number, date of license expiration, status of license and whether the licensee has been subject to a complaint or disciplinary action by the boar…

Board decisions are subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12, chapter 7, article 6.