SECTION 435:25-5-2. Initial licensure; renewal; reinstatement

(a)   Initial licensure of an Athletic Trainer shall be for one year, shall be renewed annually, and shall require documentation of current good standing with the BOC.

(b)   Athletic Trainers with licenses lapsed twelve months or less wishing to apply for reinstatement of licensure will be required to file an application on forms provided by the Board. Athletic Trainers may be required to meet one or more of the following guidelines:

(1)   Personal appearance before the Advisory Committee;

(2)   Practice under the direct supervision of a licensed Athletic Trainer and/or licensed physician for up to ninety (90) days. The supervising Athletic Trainer and/or supervising Physician will provide to the Committee a report on the applicant's performance prior to licensure; or

(3)   Provide proof of current BOC certification.

(c)   Athletic Trainers with licenses lapsed more than twelve months wishing to re-enter the practice of Athletic Trainer will be required to file a new application on forms provided by the Board. Athletic Trainers may be required to meet one or more of the following guidelines:

(1)   Personal appearance before the Advisory Committee;

(2)   Practice under the direct supervision of a licensed Athletic Trainer and/or licensed Physician for one month (at least 22 days) for each year the license was lapsed. The supervising Athletic Trainer and/or supervising Physician will provide to the Committee a report on the applicant's performance prior to licensure;

(3)   Provide proof of up to 25 continuing education units for each year the license was lapsed;

(4)   Provide proof of current good standing with the BOC; or

(5)   Retake and pass the BOC examination or a Committee-determined equivalent thereof.

[Source: Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1195, eff 5-13-02; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 2006, eff 9-11-20]