Rule 53-6-.05. Continuing Education Acceptable to the Board

Rule 53-6-.05. Continuing Education Acceptable to the Board

1. (1) The following are continuing education programs which are acceptable to the Board:

   1. (a) Clinics, conferences, courses, and workshops relating to athletic training topics which have been approved by a recognized athletic training or health related organization. The hour value of such programs shall be the same as that awarded by the approving organization;
   2. (b) Certification in CPR, EMT, or First Aid by a provider acceptable to the Board. The hour value for receiving certification shall be as follows: Five hours for CPR; ten hours for EMT; and seven hours for first aid.

2. (2) The Board will consider requests to approve programs and activities other than those specified above for continuing education credit as follows:

   1. (a) To apply for continuing education credit, athletic trainer must submit the following documentation:

      1. 1. Proof of attendance; and,
      2. 2. Copies of the program's agenda, including the name of the provider(s), the topic(s) covered, and the time spent on each topic.
   2. (b) After reviewing the documentation submitted by the athletic trainer, the Board, in its discretion, shall determine whether the program is acceptable; and, if it is acceptable, the Board shall determine the number of hours of continuing education credit the athletic trainer shall receive for attendance.
3. (3) The Board will also consider requests for continuing education credit for participation as a speaker, teacher, or panelist in programs relating to athletic training topics. The athletic trainer should utilize the same application process set forth above in Rule 53-6-.05(2).

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-5-9(c).

History. Original Rule entitled "Continuing Education Acceptable to the Board" adopted. F. May 11, 1994; eff. May 31, 1994.