1. (a) Each applicant for licensure as an athletic trainer shall submit proof of having passed a nationally administered, standardized examination. This examination shall be one that is approved by the board and consists of written questions, written simulation questions, and practical section questions assessing knowledge on subject matter from the following domains of athletic training:

   1. (1) Prevention of athletic injuries;
   2. (2) recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athletic injuries;
   3. (3) immediate care of athletic injuries;
   4. (4) treatment of athletic injuries, rehabilitation, and reconditioning;
   5. (5) health care administration; and
   6. (6) professional development and responsibility.
2. (b) In order to qualify as board-approved, the entry-level certification examination administered by the national athletic trainers' association board of certification, inc. shall meet the standards for an examination established by the board in this regulation.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 65-6905 and K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 65-6907; effective July 19, 1996; amended Nov. 15, 2002; amended Sept. 9, 2005.)