1. (1) To apply for licensure as an athletic trainer, an applicant shall submit to the department:

   1. (a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;
   2. (b) Evidence of completion of an approved educational program as determined in WAC 246-916-020;
   3. (c) Evidence of attaining a passing score on the examination administered by the board of certification for athletic trainers (BOC) or its predecessor or other organization approved by the secretary;
   4. (d) Proof of licensure history in any other state or jurisdiction;
   5. (e) The licensing fees required under WAC 246-916-990; and
   6. (f) Any other written declarations or documentation, as required by the secretary.
2. (2) Evidence of education and examination in subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section may be waived if applicant provides verification of BOC certification obtained on or after January 1, 2004, and can demonstrate compliance with RCW 18.130.077(3).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.250.020, 18.130.077, and 2023 c 425. WSR 25-12-075, s 246-916-010, filed 5/30/25, effective 12/31/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050, 18.29.130, 18.29.210, 18.34.120, 18.46.060, 18.55.095, 18.84.040, 18.88B.060, 18.89.050, 18.130.050, 18.138.070, 18.155.040, 18.200.050, 18.205.060, 18.215.040, 18.230.040, 18.240.050, 18.250.020, 18.290.020, 18.360.030, 18.360.070, 70.41.030, 70.230.020, 71.12.670, and 18.108.085. WSR 21-02-002, § 246-916-010, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.250.020. WSR 08-11-060, § 246-916-010, filed 5/16/08, effective 7/1/08.]