T54CH39

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54-3901

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3901. Legislative intent. In order to promote the public health, safety, and welfare, to promote the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of athletic trainers, and to assure the availability of athletic trainer services of high quality to persons in need of such services, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the registration of persons offering athletic trainers services to the public. History: [54-3901, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 441.]

54-3902

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3902. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) Allied health advisory board means the Idaho allied health advisory board established in chapter 1, title 54 , Idaho Code. (2) Athlete means a person who participates in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed or stamina and which exercises, sports or games are of the type generally conducted in association with an educational institution or professional, amateur or recreational sports club or organization. (3) Athletic injury means a physical injury, harm, hurt or common condition (such as heat disorders), incurred by an athlete, preventing or limiting participation in athletic activity, sports or recreation, which athletic trainers are educated to evaluate and treat or refer to the directing physician. (4) Athletic trainer means a person who has met the qualifications for licensure as set forth in this chapter, is licensed under this chapter, and carries out the practice of athletic training under the direction of a designated Idaho licensed physician, registered with the board or a designated Idaho licensed chiropractic physician. (5) Athletic training means the application by a licensed athletic trainer of principles and methods of: (a) Prevention of athletic injuries; (b) Recognition, evaluation and assessment of athletic injuries and conditions; (c) Immediate care of athletic injuries including common emergency medical situations; (d) Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; (e) Athletic training services administration and organization; and (f) Education of athletes. (6) Board means the Idaho state board of medicine. (7) Directing physician means a designated person duly licensed to practice medicine in Idaho or a designated Idaho licensed chiropractic physician, who is responsible for the athletic training services provided by the athletic trainer and oversees the practice of athletic training of the athletic trainer, as established by board rule. This chapter does not authorize the practice of medicine or any of its branches by a person not so licensed by the board. (a) This direction will be provided by verbal order when the directing physician is present and by written order or by athletic training service plans or protocols, as established by board rule, when the directing physician is not present. (b) Upon referral from a physician licensed in another state and in good standing, the practice of athletic training or physical rehabilitation and/or reconditioning shall be carried out under the written orders of the referring physician and in collaboration with the directing physician. History: [54-3902, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 442; am. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 1, p. 686; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 11, p. 294.]

54-3903

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3903. Scope of practice. The scope of practice of athletic trainers under the direction of a designated Idaho licensed physician or a designated Idaho licensed chiropractic physician, includes: (1) Prevention of athletic injuries by designing and implementing physical conditioning programs, performing preparticipation screenings, fitting protective equipment, designing and constructing protective products and continuously monitoring changes in the environment. (2) Recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries by obtaining a history of the injury, individual inspection of the injured body part and associated structures and palpation of bony landmarks and soft tissue structures. Immediate care of athletic injuries may require initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of basic or advanced first aid, removal of athletic equipment, immobilization and transportation of the injured athlete. Concurrent with athletic training service plans or protocols, the athletic trainer will determine if the athlete may return to participation or, if the injury requires further definitive care, the athletic trainer will refer the injured athlete to the appropriate directing physician. (3) Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries by administering therapeutic exercise and physical modalities including cryotherapy, thermotherapy, and intermittent compression or mechanical devices as directed by established, written athletic training service plans or protocols or upon the order of the directing physician. (4) Athletic training services administration includes implementing athletic training service plans or protocols, writing organizational policies and procedures, complying with governmental and institutional standards and maintaining records to document services rendered. (5) Education of athletes to facilitate physical conditioning and reconditioning by designing and implementing appropriate programs to minimize the risk of injury. (6) The scope of practice excludes any independent practice of athletic training by an athletic trainer. An athlete with an athletic injury not incurred in association with an educational institution, professional, amateur or recreational sports club or organization shall be referred by a directing physician, but only after such directing physician has first evaluated the athlete and referred such athlete to the athletic trainer. History: [54-3903, added 2003, ch. 261, sec. 2, p. 688; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 12, p. 295.]

54-3904

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3904. Licensure required. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice as an athletic trainer, or to represent such person to be an athletic trainer unless such person is licensed under the provisions of this chapter. Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter. An individual may not use the title licensed athletic trainer, athletic trainer, or athletic training, the abbreviations AT, ATC, AT,C, ATC/L, CAT, LAT, or any other words, abbreviations or insignia to indicate or imply that the individual is an athletic trainer unless the individual is licensed pursuant to this chapter. History: [(54-3904) 54-3903, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 442; am. & redesig. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 3, p. 688.]

54-3905

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3905. Exceptions to licensure requirement. (1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or activities or requiring licensure pursuant to this chapter of: (a) Any person licensed in this state by any other law, from engaging in the profession or occupation for which such person is licensed or registered or otherwise regulated; (b) Any person employed as an athletic trainer by the government of the United States or any agency thereof, if such person provides athletic trainer services solely under the direction or control of the government agency by which such person is employed; (c) Any person pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree, licensure or registration as athletic trainer in an accredited or approved educational program, if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates a student or trainee status; (d) Any person fulfilling supervised fieldwork experience requirements as prescribed by the board; (e) Any person residing in another state or country and authorized to practice as an athletic trainer there who is called in consultation by a person licensed in this state to practice as an athletic trainer or who, for the purpose of furthering athletic training education, is invited to this state to conduct a lecture, clinic or demonstration, while engaged in activities in connection with the consultation, lecture, clinic or demonstration, as long as the athletic trainer does not open an office or appoint a place to meet patients or receive calls in this state; or (f) An athletic trainer licensed and in good standing in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed in another country who practices in this state within the scope of such license or credentials, and who: (i) Is affiliated with or employed by an established athletic team, athletic organization or performing arts company temporarily practicing, competing or performing in this state for no more than sixty (60) days in a calendar year; and (ii) Is practicing only on patients, clients or team staff affiliated with or employed by such team, organization or company. (2) Nothing herein shall be construed to require registration of elementary or secondary school teachers, coaches or authorized volunteers who do not hold themselves out to the public as athletic trainers. (3) This chapter shall not be construed as to require licensure by persons assisting in an emergency or in providing aid or service for which no fee for service is contemplated, charged or received, provided that the person providing the service or assisting in the emergency does not hold himself out as an athletic trainer. History: [(54-3905) 54-3904, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 442; am. & redesig. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 4, p. 689; am. 2018, ch. 24, sec. 3, p. 44.]

54-3906

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3906. Qualifications for licensure. An applicant for an athletic trainer license must: (1) Have received a bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university and have met the minimum athletic training curriculum requirement established by the board as recommended by the allied health advisory board and adopted by board rule. (2) Have successfully completed the certification examination administered by the national athletic trainers’ association board of certification or equivalent examination approved or recognized by the board as recommended by the allied health advisory board. (3) Be in good standing with and provide documentation of current certification by the national athletic trainers’ association or a nationally recognized credentialing agency, approved by the board as recommended by the allied health advisory board. (4) Submit an application to the allied health advisory board on forms prescribed by the board and pay the licensure fee required under this chapter. History: [(54-3906) 54-3905, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 443; am. & redesig. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 6, p. 689; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 13, p. 295.]

54-3907

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3907. Licensure Fees. The board, upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, shall adopt rules establishing fees for the following: (1) Initial licensure fee; (2) Renewal of licensure fee; (3) Provisional licensure fee; (4) Inactive licensure fee; (5) Application and renewal fees. Necessary nonrefundable fees shall be made for the exact amount of the transaction and accompany all applications for initial licensure and renewal. (6) Extraordinary expenses. In those situations where the processing of an application for initial licensure or renewal requires extraordinary expenses, the board may charge the applicant reasonable fees to cover all or part of the extraordinary expenses. History: [54-3907, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 443; am. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 7, p. 690; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 14, p. 296.]

54-3908

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3908. Provisional licensure. The board, based upon the recommendation of the allied health advisory board, may issue provisional licensure to applicants who are actively engaged in preparing themselves to meet the qualifications prescribed in this chapter. A provisional license shall be valid for a term of one (1) year, but may be renewed only twice, at the discretion of the board upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board. History: [(54-3908) 54-3909, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 443; am. & redesig. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 8, p. 690; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 15, p. 296.]

54-3909

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3909. Issuance of licensure. (1) The board, based upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this chapter upon receipt of an application and payment of the prescribed fees. (2) The board, upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, may refuse to issue or renew the license of an applicant who has been convicted of an offense or disciplined by an athletic trainer licensing body in a manner that bears, in the judgment of the board, a demonstrable relationship to the ability of the applicant to practice athletic training in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or who has falsified an application for licensure, or the board may refuse any applicant for any cause described under section 54-3911 , Idaho Code. History: [(54-3909) 54-3910, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 444; am. & redesig. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 9, p. 690; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 16, p. 296.]

54-3910

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3910. Renewal of licensure. (1) Any licensure issued under this chapter shall be subject to renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the rules of the board. The board, upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, may reinstate a licensure canceled for failure to renew upon compliance with requirements of the board for renewal of licenses. (a) A license shall be issued for a period of not less than twenty-four (24) months nor more than five (5) years, in conformance with administrative rules adopted by the board. Each license shall set forth its expiration date on the face of the certificate. The failure of any licensee to renew his or her license, as required herein and by the rules of the board, shall not deprive such person of the right to renewal, except as provided for in this chapter. (b) Fees for renewal of licensure of athletic trainers shall be fixed by the board in its rules. (c) All licensed athletic trainers must be in good standing with and provide documentation of current certification by the national athletic trainers’ association board of certification or a nationally recognized credentialing agency, accepted by the board. All athletic trainers holding current Idaho registration/licensure who are not certified by the national athletic trainers’ association board of certification or a nationally recognized credentialing agency, accepted by the board, are required to provide documentation of successful completion of eighty (80) hours of board approved continuing educational units during each three (3) year reporting period on forms provided by the board. (d) All licensed athletic trainers shall immediately report to the board any name change or changes in business or home addresses. (2) Reinstatement of licensure. (a) Reinstatement of a license that has lapsed for a period of three (3) consecutive years shall require good standing with and documentation of current certification by the national athletic trainers’ association board of certification or a nationally recognized credentialing agency, accepted by the board. (b) Reinstatement of a license that has lapsed for a period of three (3) consecutive years shall require the payment of a renewal fee and reinstatement fee in accordance with the rules adopted by the board, provided however, that no reinstatement fee shall be greater than thirty-five dollars ($35.00). (c) Reinstatement of a license that has lapsed for a period of more than three (3) consecutive years shall require reapplying for a license and payment of fees in accordance with the rules adopted by the board. The applicant shall successfully demonstrate to the board, upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, competency in the practice of athletic training. The board, upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, may also require the applicant to take an examination, remedial cour

54-3911

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3911. Denial — Suspension and revocation of license — Refusal to renew. (1) Subject to the provisions of chapter 52, title 67 , Idaho Code, the board, upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, may deny a license or refuse to renew a license, or may suspend or revoke a license or may impose probationary conditions if the applicant for licensure has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public. All petitions for reconsideration of a denial of a license application or reinstatement application must be made to the board within one (1) year from the date of the denial. Such unprofessional conduct includes, but is not limited to: (a) Obtaining licensure by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts; (b) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct, negligence or incompetence in the practice of athletic training as defined by the rules established by the board, or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the board; (c) Being convicted of a felony by a court of competent jurisdiction; (d) The unauthorized practice of medicine; (e) Use of any advertising statements that deceive or mislead the public or that are untruthful; (f) Making statements that the licensee knows, or should have known, are false or misleading regarding skill or efficacy or value of treatment or remedy administered by the licensee in the treatment of any condition pertaining to athletic training; (g) Practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope of athletic training as defined in this chapter or which fails to meet the standard of athletic training provided by other qualified athletic trainers in the same or similar community; (h) Performance of services while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or other skill impairing substances so as to create a risk of harm to a client; (i) Commission of any act of sexual contact, misconduct, exploitation or intercourse with a client or former client or related to the licensee’s practice of athletic training; 1. Consent of the client shall not be a defense; 2. This paragraph shall not apply to sexual contact between an athletic trainer and the athletic trainer’s spouse or a person in a domestic relationship who is also a client; 3. A former client includes a client for whom the athletic trainer has provided athletic training services within the last twelve (12) months; 4. Sexual or romantic relationship with a former client beyond the period of time set forth herein may also be a violation if the athletic trainer uses or exploits the trust, knowledge, emotions or influence derived from the prior professional relationship with the client; (j) Having been judged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction; (k) Aiding or abetting a person not licensed in this state who directly or indirectly performs

54-3915

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3915. FEES. In accordance with section 54-103 , Idaho Code, all fees received under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund. All costs and expenses incurred by the board or the allied health advisory board under the provisions of this chapter shall be a charge against and paid from said fund for such purposes, and the moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be immediately available for the administration of this chapter. History: [54-3915, added 2024, ch. 61, sec. 23, p. 299.]

54-3916

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3916. Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. History: [(54-3916) 54-3917, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 446; am. & redesig. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 16, p. 696.]

54-3917

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 39 ATHLETIC TRAINERS 54-3917. Severability. The provisions of this act are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of this chapter. History: [(54-3917) 54-3918, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 446; am. & redesig. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 17, p. 697.]