1. There is hereby created the “Missouri Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee”, to be composed of six members to be appointed by the board.

2. The athletic trainer advisory committee shall:

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 334.717

  • board: means the state board of registration for the healing arts in the state of Missouri. See Missouri Laws 334.020
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • United States: includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(1) Assist the board in conducting evaluations for applicants of athletic trainer licensure;

(2) Advise the board on all matters pertaining to the licensure of athletic trainers;

(3) Review all complaints and/or investigations wherein there is a possible violation of section 334.100, sections 334.700 to 334.725, or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto and make recommendations to the board for action;

(4) Follow the provisions of the board’s administrative practice procedures in conducting all official duties.

3. The athletic trainer advisory committee shall be comprised as such:

(1) Each member shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of Missouri for five years immediately preceding appointment and remain a resident of the state of Missouri throughout the term; and

(2) Three members shall be licensed athletic trainers; and

(3) One member shall be a physician duly licensed by the Missouri state board for the healing arts; and

(4) One member shall be a general public member; and

(5) One member shall be a member of the board.

4. Members shall hold office for terms of six years. In the event of death, resignation, or removal of any member, the vacancy of the unexpired term shall be filled by the board in the same manner as the other appointments.