2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 37:3306 — Qualification

§3306.  Qualification

A.  A person who applies for an athletic trainer certificate must possess at least one of the following qualifications:

(1)  The applicant shall have met the athletic training curriculum requirements of a college or university approved by the board and provide proof of graduation.  

(2)  The applicant shall hold a degree in physical therapy from a school approved by the board and shall have completed a basic athletic training course, a first aid course as approved by the American Red Cross, a cardiopulmonary resuscitation course as approved by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, and a nutrition course, and the applicant shall have spent two years in association with an athletic team, show proficiency in acute athletic care, and have letters of recommendation from a physician and a licensed athletic trainer.  

(3)  The applicant shall have completed, beyond the secondary school level, either as an undergraduate or graduate student, at least four years as an apprentice athletic trainer at a college or university under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer approved by the board.  Three of the four years shall be consecutive years under such supervision, military duty excepted.  An applicant for certification under this provision shall provide proof of graduation from an accredited college or university and of successful completion of courses in athletic training, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and nutrition.  

B.  The board may certify as an athletic trainer in this state after a written examination given by the board a person who has been so certified or licensed in another state of the United States and who meets all requirements of this Chapter.  

Acts 1985, No. 288, §1.