(a) A temporary nonrenewable permit for one (1) year may be sought by a candidate who has met all of the requirements to sit for a:

1. (1) Certification examination by the certifying agency approved by the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training; or

2. (2)

   1. (A) Licensure examination by the certifying agency approved by the board.
   2. (B) The only candidates eligible to take the licensure examination are those that are:

(i) Certified; and

1. (ii) Certified through the grandfathering process by the National Athletic Trainers Association on December 31, 1969.

(b)

1. (1) An application for a temporary permit can be obtained from the board and should be submitted to the board.

2. (2) The application should include:

   1. (A) Official application from the board for a temporary permit filled out by the applicant and notarized;
   2. (B) Proof of eligibility to sit for the certification or licensure examination from the certifying agency approved by the board and mailed to the board from the certifying agency; and

   3. (C) Any candidate applying for a temporary permit who will be partially or completely practicing in a nonclinical setting shall submit a physician direction form.

      1. (c) All applicants shall pay all required fees.