(a)

1. (1) An individual who plans to practice as an athletic trainer must secure a license prior to practicing in the state.
2. (2) Athletic trainers who accompany his or her team, athlete, or representative to the State of Arkansas beyond limited competition must submit an application for licensure in the State of Arkansas.

(b) Credentials required for application for licensure are to be submitted to the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training and will include the following:

1. (1) Official application from the board filled out by the applicant and notarized;

2. (2)

   1. (A) Current athletic training certification status and proof of fulfillment of continuing education requirements from a designated body approved by the board.
   2. (B) These will be verified by the board;
3. (3) Any athletic trainer partially or completely practicing in a nonclinical setting shall submit a physician direction form;
4. (4) Applicants seeking initial licensure in the State of Arkansas may submit an application prior to sitting for the board-approved qualifying examination; and
5. (5) If applicable, proof of relevant and applicable uniformed service education, training, national certification, or service-issued credential pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-4-107.

(c) Applicants who are currently licensed/registered in another state or territory and are requesting the same in Arkansas by reciprocity shall submit:

1. (1) Official application from the board filled out by the applicant and notarized;

2. (2)

   1. (A) Proof of current athletic training certification from a designated body approved by the board.
   2. (B) This will be verified by the board;
3. (3) Verification of licensure/registration from agencies where currently licensed or registered, if requested by the board; and
4. (4) Any athletic trainer partially or completely practicing in a nonclinical setting shall submit a physician direction form.