Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.17905

  • Athletic trainer: means an individual engaged in the practice of athletic training. See Michigan Laws 333.17901
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  (1) The department shall issue a license under this article as an athletic trainer to an individual who meets all of the following requirements:
  (a) Applies to the department on a form provided by the department.
  (b) Meets the requirements for licensure in rules promulgated under section 17904.
  (c) Pays the fees prescribed in section 16336.
  (2) The department, in consultation with the board, shall promulgate rules under this subsection to establish continuing education requirements for athletic trainers. The rules must adopt, by reference, the continuing education standards for athletic trainers issued by the Board of Certification, Inc. that are in existence on the effective date of the amendatory act that amended this subsection. The department, in consultation with the board, may adopt any updates or amendments to the standards described in this subsection by rule. Notwithstanding the requirements of part 161, beginning with the license cycle after the effective date of the rules promulgated under this subsection, an individual must meet the continuing education requirements established under this subsection. The department, in consultation with the board, shall promulgate rules to require licensees seeking renewal to furnish evidence acceptable to the department and the board of the successful completion, during the preceding license cycle, of those continuing education requirements.