25 TAC §313.5, §313.13
The Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers (board) adopts amendments
to §§313.5 and 313.13 concerning the regulation and licensure of
athletic trainers without changes to the proposed text as published in the
June 18, 1999 issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 4528), and therefore the sections will not be republished.
The sections are amended to increase the educational requirements for licensure
from a baccalaureate or a post-baccalaureate degree which includes 15 hours
of college or university academic credit in topics related to athletic training
to a baccalaureate or a post-baccalaureate degree which includes 24 hours
of college or university academic credit in topics related to athletic training
effective September 1, 2004; to provide continuing education credit for athletic
trainers who serve as skill examiners at the state licensure examination;
and to provide continuing education credit for athletic trainers who publish
a book or an article in a peer review journal relating to athletic training
or sports medicine.
The sections are amended to further protect and promote public health in
this state by ensuring that the regulation of athletic trainers continues
to identify competent providers. Section 9(1) of Texas Civil Statutes, Article
4512d states that one of the qualifications for a license is that the applicant
must meet "the athletic training curriculum requirements of a college or university
approved by the board." The amendments to the educational requirements for
licensure are intended to fully reflect the domains and competencies of athletic
training practice in the course work requirements and to enhance the knowledge
of entry-level athletic trainers. The continuing education amendments will
recognize additional athletic training activities which enhance the knowledge
and professionalism of licensed athletic trainers.
No comments were received during the comment period concerning the proposed
amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article
4512d, §5(a), which provides the board with the authority to adopt rules
consistent with the Act which are necessary for the performance of its duties
and under §5(c), which provides the board with the authority to establish
guidelines, which may include requirements for continuing education, for athletic
trainers in the state.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August
6, 1999.
TRD-9904850
Michael Daniel Saly
Chair
Texas Department of Health
Effective date: August 26, 1999
Proposal publication date: June 18, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 458-7236