Title 36 — PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Athletic trainer," a health care professional who is licensed by the board to practice athletic training; and (2) "Board," the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 1; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 1.

The practice of athletic training is the care, treatment, and prevention, under the direction of and under guidelines established by a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 36-4 , of athletic injuries, illnesses, or conditions: (1) That are related to, or that limit participatio…

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 10; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 18.

A license issued by the board pursuant to this chapter expires on December thirty-first of the first year following its issuance. A license may be renewed upon: (1) Payment of the renewal fee set by the board; and (2) Submission of evidence, satisfactory to the board, that the at…

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 12; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 19.

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 13; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 20.

In order to renew a license, an athletic trainer must: (1) Complete the amount of continuing education hours required by the board in rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 , but which may not exceed twenty-five; or (2) Have current certification from the Board of Certificati…

The board may renew an expired license if the individual submits a written application and pays the renewal fee for the current term. The board may establish additional continuing education requirements for late license renewals. The board may not renew an expired license under t…

36-29-17 Promulgation of rules--Practice standards, ethics, administration. 36-29-18 Grounds for license revocation, suspension, or cancellation. 36-29-19 Initiation of proceedings to cancel, suspend, or revoke license. 36-29-20 Board majority to cancel, suspend, revoke, or reiss…

The board shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , to: (1) Set standards for the professional practice of athletic trainers; (2) Establish a code of ethics for athletic trainers; and (3) Establish other rules as may be reasonably necessary for the administration of this…

The board may revoke, suspend, or cancel the license of an athletic trainer upon any one of these grounds: (1) The athletic trainer is guilty of fraud in the practice of athletic training or fraud or deceit in the athletic trainer's admission to the practice of athletic training;…

The proceedings for cancellation, revocation, or suspension of a license may be initiated when the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners has written information that any person may have been guilty of any misconduct pursuant to § 36-29-18 or is guilty of incompetence or unpr…

It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any individual to practice or attempt to practice athletic training without first obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent or restrict the: (1) Activities of a student pursuing a supervised c…

A majority of the members of the board must be present at proceedings relative to the cancellation, revocation, or suspension of a license, or relative to reissuing a license that has been canceled, revoked, or suspended. A decision of the board to suspend, revoke, cancel, or rei…

All proceedings relative to the cancellation, revocation, or suspension of a license shall conform to the procedure set forth in chapter 1-26 . Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 21.

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 22; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 21.

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 23; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 22.

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 24; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 23.

In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners shall: (1) Recommend prosecutions for violations of this chapter to the appropriate state's attorneys; and (2) Recommend to the attorney general the bringing of civil act…

The Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners shall investigate every alleged violation of this chapter pursuant to the procedures set forth in chapter 36-1C. If the alleged violation is committed by a nonlicensee, the board shall report the same to the proper law enforcement of…

If it appears, from evidence satisfactory to the board, that an individual has violated the provisions of this chapter, or that an athletic trainer has committed unprofessional or dishonorable conduct or is incompetent, the board may apply for an injunction in any court of compet…

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 28.

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 29; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 24.

The board shall issue a license to practice athletic training to an individual who: (1) Submits an application prescribed by the board; (2) Submits an application fee in an amount established by the board; and (3) Presents evidence satisfactory to the board that: (a) The individu…

Source: SL 1998, ch 238 , § 1; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 14.

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 30; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 25.

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize the practice of medicine by any person. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any person licensed pursuant to chapters 36-4 to 36-10 , inclusive, while practicing pursuant to that license. Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § …

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 5; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 15.

The board shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , to set: (1) Application fees, not to exceed one hundred dollars; and (2) Licensure renewal fees, not to exceed fifty dollars. Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 6; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 5.

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 7; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 16.

The board shall appoint an athletic training council composed of three athletic trainers who are residents of this state and who are licensed to practice athletic training in accordance with this chapter. The term of office for each member is three years. No member may serve more…

Source: SL 1984, ch 255 , § 9; SL 2024, ch 162 , § 17.