PURPOSE: This rule implements new rules regarding the process for late registration and reinstatement applications.

1. (1) Whenever a licensed athletic trainer fails to renew their license before the license expiration date, their application for renewal of license shall be denied unless it is accompanied by all fees required by statute and rule together with the renewal form provided by the board and made under oath. The renewal form shall include:

   1. (A) All addresses where they have practiced and resided since the expiration of their last period of licensure;
   2. (B) The nature of their practice since expiration;
   3. (C) Whether, since expiration, any registration or license, or right of theirs to practice in any other state or country has been suspended or revoked;
   4. (D) Whether they have been the subject of any disciplinary action by any licensing agency of any state or country or by any professional organization or society;
   5. (E) Whether they have been charged or convicted of any crime in any court of any state or country;
   6. (F) Whether they have been addicted to a drug habit or have been guilty of any unprofessional or dishonorable conduct as defined by section 334.100, RSMo; and
   7. (G) All details pertaining to all those occurrences outlined in subsections (1)(C) through (1)(F).
2. (2) All applicants must provide, on the application form, a recent unmounted photograph, in size no larger than three and one-half inches by five inches (3 1/2" × 5").
3. (3) All applications shall be sent to the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, PO Box 4, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
4. (4) All applicants shall submit the renewal fee along with the reinstatement fee established by the board. This fee shall be drawn on a United States bank made payable to the State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
5. (5) All applicants shall have verification of licensure, registration, and/or certification submitted from every state and/or country in which the applicants have ever held privileges to practice. This verification must be submitted directly from the licensing agency and include the type of license, registration, or certification, the issue and expiration date, and information concerning any disciplinary or investigative actions.
6. (6) Applicants whose license has been revoked, suspended, or inactive for more than two (2) years shall submit any other documentation requested by the board necessary to verify that the licensee is competent to practice and is knowledgeable of current athletic training techniques, procedures, and treatments, as evidenced by continuing education hours, reexamination, or other applicable documentation acceptable and approved by the board pursuant to the provisions of section 334.100.6, RSMo.
7. (7) The board may require an applicant to make a personal appearance before the board and/or committee prior to rendering a final decision regarding license renewal/ reinstatement.
8. (8) An applicant may withdraw their application for license anytime prior to the board’s vote on the applicant’s candidacy for license renewal/reinstatement. AUTHORITY: section 334.125, RSMo 2000, and section 334.706.3(2), RSMo Supp. 2011.* Original rule filed Dec. 5, 2007, effective June 30, 2008. Amended: Filed Nov. 1, 2011, effective April 30, 2012. *Original authority: 334.125, RSMo 1959, amended 1993, 1995 and 334.706, RSMo 1983, amended 1993, 1995, 2004, 2006.