64B33-2.001: Licensure Requirements
64B33-2.003: Requirements for Continuing Education
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to set forth changes and clarification with regard to educational requirements for initial licensure as well as licensure renewal.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments to Rule 64B33-2.001 set forth curriculum requirements for initial licensure of athletic trainers. In addition, Rule 64B33-2.003 clarifies the requirement for continuing education for licensure renewal.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.013 468.705, 468.707, 468.711(2), (3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 468.707, 468.711(2) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Foster, Executive Director, Board of Athletic Training, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
64B33-2.001 Licensure Requirements. All candidates for licensure shall pay the application fee and shall submit a completed DOH form DOH-AT-001 entitled "STATE OF
(1) Each applicant for licensure shall meet the following requirements:
(a) The applicant shall submit proof of successful completion of an approved athletic training curriculum The applicant shall submit transcripts indicating completed coursework in the following areas with a minimum of the hours specified in each area:
1. 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of health;
2. 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of human anatomy;
3. 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of kinesiology/biomechanics;
4. 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of human physiology;
5. 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of physiology of exercise;
6. 2 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of basic athletic training; and
7. 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of advanced athletic training. Coursework covering evaluation of injuries and therapeutic modalities shall meet this requirement.
(b) The applicant shall submit proof of passing the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Entry Level Certification examination, which is hereby approved by the Board.
(c) (2) The applicant shall submit proof of For all applicants, current certification in standard first aid training and cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association, shall be accepted as an equivalent to certification from the American Red Cross, or an entity approved by the Board as equivalent.
(2) (3) All Effective July 1, 2001, all applicants for initial license or renewal of initial license shall submit to the Board proof of completion of a two (2) hour continuing education course relating to the prevention of medical errors. The 2-hour course shall count toward the total number of continuing education hours required for license renewal. The course must be approved by the Board and shall include a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety. The address of the Board of Athletic Training is
Specific Authority 456.013(7), (9), 468.705, 468.707 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 468.707 FS.
History -- New 5-29-96, Formerly 61-25.002, 64B30-25.002, Amended 8-22-00, 5-9-02.
64B33-2.003 Requirements for Continuing Education.
(1) In the 24 months preceding each biennial renewal period, every athletic trainer licensed pursuant to Chapter 468, part XIII, Florida Statutes, shall be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the Board. However, athletic trainers who receive an initial license during the second half of the biennium shall only be required to complete only 12 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the Board prior to renewal. The continuing education requirement includes current certification in cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or an entity approved by the Board as equivalent for all athletic trainers shall include 4 hours of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training, regardless of whether they are required to complete 24 hours or 12 hours of continuing education. Athletic trainers who receive an initial license during the 90 days preceding a renewal period shall not be required to complete any continuing education for that renewal period.
(2) No change.
(3) No change.
(4) The following continuing education is approved by the Board:
(a) Courses, professional development activities, and publication activities approved by the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) in NATABOC Category A or B;
(b) Courses approved by The the Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida in NATABOC Category A or B;
(c) Post-certification courses sponsored by a college or university approved by the United States Department of Education which provides a curriculum for athletic trainers in NATABOC Category C; and
(d) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification courses in NATABOC Category D.
(5) Category A (home study) courses approved by the NATABOC will be acceptable for no more than 10 of the required continuing education hours. The remaining 14 hours require actual attendance and participation. For those licensees who are initially licensed during the second year of the biennial period, only 5 of the required continuing education hours may consist of home study courses. The remaining 7 hours require actual attendance and participation.
(6) No change.
Specific Authority 456.013, 468.705, 468.711(2), (3) FS. Law Implemented 468.711(2) FS.
History -- New 8-4-98, Formerly 64B30-25.0031, Amended 8-22-00, .