DAR File No. 38548

Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

Section R156-40a-302a

Qualifications for Licensure

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 38548
Filed: 05/22/2014 08:54:15 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The Division and Athletic Trainers Licensing Board are proposing an amendment to the rule. This proposed rule filing is the result of a Canadian athletic trainer beginning graduate school at the University of Utah who, upon applying for licensure, found she did not meet the educational program accreditation requirements as set forth in the existing rule and requested to meet with the Board. After learning of the issues associated with her program accreditation, Board members realized the rule was more exclusionary than originally intended. The Board, with the support of the Utah Athletic Trainers Association, voted to amend the rule so that licensure by qualified individuals, especially international applicants, would be more accessible, while still requiring completion of an accredited educational program and national/international certification.

Summary of the rule or change:

The approved athletic training curriculum requirement is expanded to include "any program of education, training and experience approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) or its successor." The BOC is the only athletic trainer certification body in the United States. The BOC also certifies athletic trainers internationally in Canada and, soon to be, in Ireland.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 58-40a-101
• Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a)
• Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Division will incur minimal costs of approximately $50 to print and distribute the rule once the proposed amendments are made effective. Any costs incurred will be absorbed in the Division's current budget.

local governments:

The proposed amendments only apply to applicants for licensure as an athletic trainer. As a result, the proposed amendments do not apply to local governments.

small businesses:

The proposed amendments only apply to applicants for licensure as an athletic trainer. Licensed athletic trainers and applicants for licensure may work in a small business; however, the proposed amendments would not directly affect the business.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

The proposed amendments only apply to applicants for licensure as an athletic trainer. The proposed amendments will enable licensure for more international candidates because the athletic training curriculum requirement will include any program of education, training, and experience approved by the BOC. The Division does not anticipate any increased costs as a result of adding this additional certifying body.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The proposed amendments only apply to applicants for licensure as an athletic trainer. The proposed amendments will enable licensure for more international candidates because the athletic training curriculum requirement will include any program of education, training, and experience approved by the BOC. The Division does not anticipate any increased costs as a result of adding this additional certifying body.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

This filing establishes that an individual may qualify for licensure as an athletic trainer by completed curriculum that is approved by the Board of Certification, which is an internationally-recognized certification body. This amendment will increase educational options for individuals seeking licensure, but it is anticipated to have no effect, fiscal or otherwise, on businesses.

Francine A. Giani, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Debra Hobbins at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6789, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at dhobbins@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/15/2014

This rule may become effective on:

07/22/2014

Authorized by:

Mark Steinagel, Director

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-40a. Athletic Trainer Licensing Act Rule.

R156-40a-302a. Qualifications for Licensure.

In accordance with Subsection 58-40a-302(1), the "athletic training curriculum requirement" shall be :

(1) the curriculum program standard for accreditation set forth in the Standards for the Accreditation of Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Programs, revised June 8, 2006, published by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference; or

(2) a program of education, training and experience approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC), or its successor.

 

KEY: licensing, occupational licensing, athletic trainer

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [June 28, 2012]2014

Notice of Continuation: November 21, 2011

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-40a-101, 58-1-106(1)(a), 58-1-202(1)(a)