R156.  Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.
R156-40a.  Athletic Trainer Licensing Act Rule.
R156-40a-101.  Title.
	This rule is known as the Athletic Trainer Licensing Act Rule.

R156-40a-102.  Definitions.
	In accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e), the definition of unprofessional conduct in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 40 is further defined in Section R156-40a-502.

R156-40a-104.  Authority - Purpose.
	This rule is adopted by the Division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the Division to administer Title 58, Chapter 40a.

R156-40a-105.  Organization - Relationship to Rule R156-1.
	The organization of this rule and its relationship to Rule R156-1 is as described in Section R156-1-107.

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.

R156-40a-304.  Renewal Cycle - Procedures.
	(1)  In accordance with Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licensees under Title 58, Chapter 40a is established by rule in Subsection R156-1-308a(1).
	(2)  Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Section R156-1-308c.

R156-40a-502.  Unprofessional Conduct.
	"Unprofessional conduct" includes violating any provision of the Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice, implemented January 1, 2006, which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference.

KEY:  licensing, occupational licensing, athletic trainers
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment:  July 22, 2014
Notice of Continuation:  November 3, 2016
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:  58-40a-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)