Code of Ethics

PURPOSE: This rule provides an ethical standard for persons licensed as athletic trainers to follow. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) The board and the Missouri Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee adopt and incorporate by reference the Code of Ethics, updated September 28, 2005, published by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Inc. (NATA), 2952 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. A copy of the NATA’s Code of Ethics is retained at the office of the board and is available to any interested person, upon written request, at a cost not to exceed the actual cost of the reproduction. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. AUTHORITY: section 334.125, RSMo 2000, and section 334.706.3(2), RSMo Supp. 2011.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 150-6.040. Emergency rule filed April 5, 1985, effective April 15, 1985, expired Aug. 13, 1985. Original rule filed May 3, 1985, effective Aug. 15, 1985. Amended: Filed April 4, 1988, effective Aug. 18, 1988. Amended: Filed March 1, 2005, effective Aug. 30, 2005. Moved to 20 CSR 2150-6.040, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed Nov. 1, 2011, effective April 30, 2012. *Original authority: 334.125, RSMo 1959, amended 1993, 1995 and 334.706, RSMo 1983, amended 1993, 1995, 2004, 2006.