1. The board shall issue a license to practice as an athletic trainer to any person who files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees and documentation and who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant:
2. A. has completed a baccalaureate degree;
3. B. is currently competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of automated electrical defibrillator units; and
4. C. demonstrates professional competence by passing the national certification examination recognized by the board and an examination on New Mexico laws and regulations pertaining to athletic trainers prescribed by the board.

History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14D-10, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 325, § 10; 2005, ch. 125, § 4.

ANNOTATIONS

Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 325, § 20 repealed former section 61-14D-10 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 147, § 10, concerning the issuance of licenses to persons currently engaged as trainers, and § 10 of ch. 325 enacted the above section, which has been compiled at this location, effective June 18, 1993.

Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-14D-19 NMSA 1978.

The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, provided that the board may issue a license to an applicant who has completed a baccalaureate degree, is currently competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of automated electrical defibrillator units and demonstrates professional competence by passing an examination.