WAC 246-916-020. Approved educational programs

The secretary approves: (1) Any accredited educational program accepted by the board of certification for the athletic trainer (BOC) as meeting the requirements to sit for the certification examination; or (2) Completion of a bachelors or advanced degree attained prior to January 1, 2004, including at a minimum: (a) Course work in: (i) Health, such as, nutrition, drugs/substance abuse, health education, personal health and wellness or a course in pathology or pathophysiology or pharmacology is considered an acceptable substitution; (ii) Human anatomy; (iii) Kinesiology/biomechanics; (iv) Human physiology; (v) Physiology of exercise; (vi) Basic and advanced athletic training; and (b) Completion of an internship with a minimum of 1,500 practical hours under direct supervision of an athletic trainer certified by the BOC.