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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The board may issue a license to practice athletic training to an applicant who holds a valid license or other authorization to practice athletic training from another state, if the applicant:
(1) Holds a license or other authorization to practice athletic training in another state which was granted after completion of educational requirements substantially equivalent to those required in this state;
(2) Passed an examination that is substantially equivalent to the examination required in this state;
(3) Does not have charges pending against his or her license or other authorization to practice, and has never had a license or other authorization to practice revoked;
(4) Has paid the applicable fee;
(5) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and
(6) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.
(b) The board may issue a license to practice athletic training to an applicant who has been educated outside of the United States, if the applicant:
(1) Provides satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the educational requirements for athletic trainers under the provisions of this article;
(2) Provides written proof that the applicant's school of athletic training is recognized by its own ministry of education;
(3) Has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board that determines that the candidate has met uniform criteria for educational requirements as further established by rule;
(4) Has paid the applicable fee;
(5) Is eligible for employment in the United States; and
(6) Completes any additional requirements as required by the board.
(c) The board may issue a restricted license to an applicant who substantially meets the criteria established in subsection (b) of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-20A-6. License to practice athletic training from another jurisdiction - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-30-professions-and-occupations/wv-code-sect-30-20a-6/
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