West Virginia Code 30-20A-6 – License to practice athletic training from another jurisdiction
(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:
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-20A-6
- Applicant: means any person making application for an original or renewal license to act as an athletic trainer under the provisions of this article. See West Virginia Code 30-20A-3
- Board: means the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy established under §. See West Virginia Code 30-20A-3
- 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.
- License: means an athletic trainer license or license to act as an athletic trainer issued by the board under the provisions of this article. See West Virginia Code 30-20A-3
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(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.