10402. QUALIFICATIONS

10402 QUALIFICATIONS 10402.1 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, to qualify for a license to practice athletic training, an applicant shall meet the following requirements: Possess at least a baccalaureate degree in athletic training from a four (4)-year college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized for that purpose by the United States Department of Education and with an athletic training curriculum meeting one of the following standards: (1) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) or its successor organization; (2) Recognized by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC); or (3) Substantially equivalent programs approved by the Board of Medicine (Board); Successfully passed the entry-level athletic trainers examination administered by the BOC, or its successor, or an equivalent organization approved or recognized by the Board; and Possess a valid Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification at the Basic Life Support/Professional Rescuer level or above. 10402.2 The Board may waive the requirement of a baccalaureate degree for applicants holding a license, certification or registration in good standing in another state to engage in the practice of athletic training, if that state maintains qualifications for licensure, certification or registrations that are substantially equivalent to those required in the District. SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 9966 (August 21, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Business, Occupations, and Professionals 17 DCMR § 10402