Georgia Administrative Code

The Board as used in these Rules, shall mean the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers.

(1) "Athletic trainer" means a person with specific qualifications, as set forth in Code Section 43-5-8 who, upon the advice and consent of a physician, carries out the practice of prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, treatment, or rehabilitation of athle…

Until June 30, 2004, apprentice means an undergraduate or graduate student who is learning to become an athletic trainer and whose activities are under the direct supervision of a licensed athletic trainer.

Direct Supervision means personal contact between the athletic training supervisee and the licensed athletic trainer who plans, directs, advises, and evaluates the supervisee's athletic training experience. Such personal contact must be adequate to assure that the supervisee perf…

"Athletic injury" means any injury sustained by a person as a result of such person's participation in exercises, sports, games, or recreational activities, or any activities requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed, or stamina without respect to …

All persons who seek licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Georgia must have graduated from a college or university in the athletic training program, which has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

(1) Each candidate for licensure must file a written application on a form which will be furnished by the Board upon request. The application form must be filled out in its entirety, and must include all relevant documents and fees. (2) Once an application is reviewed by the .Boa…

Refer to the Fee Schedule for appropriate fees payable to the Board. Any request for refund must be submitted in writing.

(1) An applicant must pass the national exam given by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (BOC). (2) An applicant must direct BOC to submit his/her exam scores to the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers.

(1) A military spouse or spouse of a transitioning service member, as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-1-34, is deemed eligible to apply for an expedited licensure process by endorsement if the applicant: (a) Has submitted a complete application along with a fee in the amount established…

(1) An active duty military or transitioning service member, as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-1-34, is deemed eligible to apply for an expedited licensure process if the applicant: (a) Has submitted a complete application along with a fee in the amount established by the Board; and (b…

An out-of-state applicant who is licensed in another state and who satisfies the requirements set out in Rule may be licensed in Georgia without examination upon submission of the appropriate forms, fee and a copy of the state's law and rules. In order for Georgia to issue such a…

An applicant who holds current Board of Certification (BOC) may be licensed without examination upon submission of the appropriate forms and fee.

(1) Each candidate for licensure by reciprocity must file a written application on a form which will be furnished by the Board upon request. The application form must be filled out in its entirety, must include all relevant documents and fees. (See Fee Schedule) (2) The applicant…

Refer to the Fee Schedule for appropriate fees payable to the Board. Any request for refund must be submitted in writing.

(1) Licensees shall neither practice nor condone discrimination on the basis of race, creed, national origin, sex, age, handicap, disease entity; social status, financial status or religious affiliation. (2) Licensees shall provide competent care consistent with both the requirem…

(1) Athletic trainer licenses expire on June 30th of even numbered years and are renewable for two years upon receipt of a renewal application and renewal fee and upon compliance with the continuing education requirement set forth below. (2) To be eligible for renewal, an athleti…

A license which is renewed between July 1st and September 30th following expiration is subject to a penalty surcharge. (See Fee Schedule.) Failure to renew a license by October 1st of an even year shall have the same effect as revocation. Failure to submit such proof of complianc…

(1) A license which is revoked for failure to renew may be reinstated, at the discretion of the Board, within two years from its expiration date upon receipt of: (a) A complete reinstatement application and fee; (b) Verification of forty (40) hours Continuing Education obtained w…

(1) A licensee may apply for inactive status of a license by submitting an affidavit to the Board requesting inactive status. The affidavit must also affirm that while on inactive status the licensee: (a) Will not practice athletic training in Georgia or hold themselves out to th…

(1) The following are continuing education programs which are acceptable to the Board: (a) Clinics, conferences, courses, and workshops relating to athletic training topics which have been approved by a recognized athletic training or health related organization. The hour value o…

A request for a change of name from that under which the original certificate was issued shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the marriage certificate, court order, or documentation of a legal name change, and the appropriate fee. (See Fee Schedule)

Each licensee shall keep the Board apprised, in writing, of current name and address at all times.

Refer to Fee Schedule for appropriate fees payable to the Board. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. Any request for refund must be submitted in writing. An indebtedness to the Board caused by a returned check will be dealt with in accordance with Cod…

The Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers hereby adopts by reference as its permanent rules Chapters 295-3 through 295-13, and any future amendments thereto, Rules and Regulations of the Office of the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards, relating to procedure for Hearings before…

All rules and regulations which are promulgated by the Secretary of State pertaining to the Uniform Athlete Agents Act shall be administered by the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, through the Division Director of the Professional Li…

The Secretary of State hereby adopts by reference Procedures for Hearings before the several Professional Licensing Boards Chapter 13 of Title 50, the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act and any future amendments thereto.

The refusal to grant a registration shall not be considered a contested case within the meaning of the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act. Notice of hearing within the meaning of such Chapter shall not be required.

As used in these Rules and Regulations and in the Uniform Athlete Agents Act, the following terms shall mean the following: (a) "Law" means the Uniform Athlete Agents Act, O.C.G.A. §43-4A. (b) "Agent Contract" means an agreement between an athlete and an athlete agent which autho…