(a) The board may issue a license to practice athletic training to an applicant who holds a valid license or other authorization to practice athletic training from another state, if the applicant:

1. (1) Holds a license or other authorization to practice athletic training in another state which was granted after completion of educational requirements substantially equivalent to those required in this state;
2. (2) Passed an examination that is substantially equivalent to the examination required in this state;
3. (3) Does not have charges pending against his or her license or other authorization to practice, and has never had a license or other authorization to practice revoked;
4. (4) Has paid the applicable fee;
5. (5) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and
6. (6) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.

(b) The board may issue a license to practice athletic training to an applicant who has been educated outside of the United States, if the applicant:

1. (1) Provides satisfactory evidence that the applicant’s education is substantially equivalent to the educational requirements for athletic trainers under the provisions of this article;
2. (2) Provides written proof that the applicant’s school of athletic training is recognized by its own ministry of education;
3. (3) Has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board that determines that the candidate has met uniform criteria for educational requirements as further established by rule;
4. (4) Has paid the applicable fee;
5. (5) Is eligible for employment in the United States; and
6. (6) Completes any additional requirements as required by the board.