TITLE 16 OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING

CHAPTER 3 ATHLETIC TRAINERS

PART 4 INITIAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

16.3.4.1 ISSUING AGENCY: Regulation and Licensing Department New Mexico Athletic Trainers Practice Board Post Office Box 25101 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504

[1-16-00; 16.3.4.1NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.4.1, 8-16-01]

16.3.4.2 SCOPE: All individuals who wish to apply to practice the profession of athletic training in the state of New Mexico.

[1-16-00; 16.3.4.2 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.4.2, 8-16-01]

16.3.4.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Athletic Trainers Practice Act, Section 61-14D-1 to 61-14D-19 NMSA 1978.

[1-16-00; 16.3.4.3 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.4.3, 8-16-01]

16.3.4.4 DURATION: Permanent

[1-16-00; 16.3.4.4 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.4.4, 8-16-01]

16.3.4.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 16, 2000, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

[1-16-00; 16.3.4.5 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.4.5, 8-16-01; A, 11-23-06]

16.3.4.6 OBJECTIVE: Outlines and details requirements for individuals applying for licensure in the state of New Mexico.

[1-16-00; 16.3.4.6 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.4.6, 8-16-01]

16.3.4.7 DEFINITIONS: [Reserved]

16.3.4.8 APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE: As an athletic trainer must possess the following qualifications and provide the required documentation with the application.

A. Application for licensure shall be made on forms prescribed by the board.

(1) Completed application signed, dated and notarized.

(2) Applications must be accompanied by the required fee, which shall be non-refundable.

(3) Education requirements: holds a baccalaureate degree.

(4) Current NATA-BOC or show proof of three part exam registration through NATA-BOC.

(5) Current competence in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and; use of automated electrical defibrillator units (AED).

B. Documentation required for licensure:

(1) completed application;

(2) one hundred twenty five ($125.00) application fee (non-refundable);

(4) proof of current NATA-BOC certification;

(5) proof of current competence in CPR and; use of AED;

(6) demonstrates professional competence by satisfactorily passing the New Mexico jurisprudence examination; and

(7) demonstrates professional competency by satisfactorily passing the NATA examination.

C. Applicants who are not NATA certified shall apply to take the NATABOC or its successor organization’s exam or other exams offered by the board as demonstration of professional competence. Successful completion of either exam is a requirement for licensure.

D. Each applicant must, in addition to the other requirements, pass an examination on the New Mexico laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of athletic training before an initial license may be issued (jurisprudence examination).

[1-16-00; 16.3.4.8 NMAC - Rn & A, 16 NMAC 3.4.8, 8-16-01; A, 11-23-06]

HISTORY OF 16.3.4 NMAC:

Pre-NMAC History: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the State Records Center and Archives

Under: HED 84-4 (HSD), Regulations Governing The Athletic Trainers Act, filed 7-11-84; AT-01-88, Regulations Governing The Athletic Trainers Act, filed 9-19-88; AT-01-89, Regulations Governing The Athletic Trainers Act, filed 7-11-89; Rule 91-5, Qualifications For Licensure, filed 8-30-91; Rule 4, Initial Licensing Requirements, filed 2-3-94; Rule 91-7, Application Procedure, filed 8-30-91.

HISTORY OF REPEALED MATERIAL: [Reserved]