2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 12 - Professions and Occupations
Health Care
Article 29.7 - Athletic Trainer Practice Act
§ 12-29.7-107. Requirements for registration - registration by endorsement - application - denial

(1) Every applicant for a registration to practice athletic training must have:

(a) Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;

(b) Successfully completed an accredited athletic training education program;

(c) (I) Passed a competency examination administered by a national certifying agency that has been approved by the director and provided evidence of current certification by the national certifying agency; or

(II) Passed a competency examination developed and administered by the director;

(d) Submitted an application in the form and manner designated by the director;

(e) Paid a fee in an amount determined by the director; and

(f) Submitted additional information as requested by the director to fully and fairly evaluate the applicant's qualifications for registration and to protect public health and safety.

(2) When an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the director shall issue a registration to the applicant. The director may deny registration if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-29.7-110.

(3) (a) An applicant for registration by endorsement shall file an application and pay a fee as prescribed by the director and shall hold a current, valid license or registration in a jurisdiction that requires qualifications substantially equivalent to those required for registration by subsection (1) of this section.

(b) An applicant for registration shall submit, with the application, verification that the applicant has actively practiced for a period of time determined by rules of the director or has otherwise maintained continued competency as determined by the director.

(c) Upon receipt of all documents required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection (3), the director shall review the application and make a determination of the applicant's qualifications to be registered by endorsement.

(d) The director may deny the registration if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-29.7-110.