(a) To be eligible for a license to engage in the practice of athletic training, the applicant must:

1. (1) Be at least 18 years of age;
2. (2) Submit an application in the form prescribed by the board;
3. (3) An athletic trainer registration issued by the board prior to January 1, 2020, is considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to January 1, 2020, must renew the license pursuant to a registration and renewal schedule adopted by the board and the provisions of this article;
4. (4) If subsequent to January 1, 2020, be a graduate of an accredited institution as approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education or successor organization;
5. (5) Pass a national examination approved by the board;
6. (6) Complete a criminal background check as required by §30-1D-1 of this code;
7. (7) Pay the required fee;
8. (8) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in a 12-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered;
9. (9) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within 10 years preceding the date of application for license which conviction remains unreversed;
10. (10) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of athletic training, which conviction remains unreversed; and
11. (11) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.