No. 29353 (New Rule): R156-40a. Athletic Trainer Licensing Act Rule

DAR File No.: 29353
Filed: 12/18/2006, 03:51
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The Division and the Athletic Trainer Licensing Board are proposing this new rule to implement the Athletic Trainer Licensing Act, Title 58, Chapter 40a, that was enacted during the 2006 General Session of the Legislature in H.B. 74. (DAR NOTE: H.B. 74 (2006) is found at Chapter 206, Laws of Utah 2006, and was effective 05/01/2006.)

Summary of the rule or change:

This new rule provides the following: title, authority/purpose, organization/relationship to Rule R156-1, qualifications for licensure - athletic training curriculum requirement defined and renewal cycle/procedures.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 58-40a-101 and Subsections 58-1-106(1)(a) and 58-1-202(1)(a)

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

Adds the "Standards for the Accreditation of Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Programs", dated June 8, 2006, published by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The newly established rule will need to be printed and distributed to interested parties at an estimated cost of $75 which can be absorbed within the Division's current budget.

local governments:

No fiscal impact on local governments is anticipated because local governments are not required to seek licensure as an athletic trainer.

other persons:

Individuals who seek licensure as an athletic trainer will incur the cost of required education, certification examination and licensure fees (initial application and renewal) as was addressed in the fiscal note the Division completed for H.B. 74. No additional costs will be incurred as a result of adoption of this proposed rule. For individuals who seek licensure as an athletic trainer, the following Division fees will apply: initial application fee is $70 and the renewal fee is $47 every 2 years. The Division is unable to determine an aggregate amount due to the fact that the Division does not know how many persons will apply for licensure as an athletic trainer.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

For individuals who seek licensure as an athletic trainer, the following Division fees will apply: initial application fee is $70and the renewal fee is $47 every 2 years.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

This rule filing implements the Athletic Trainer Licensing Act (ATLA), Section 58-40a-101 et seq. No fiscal impact to businesses is anticipated beyond those previously addressed upon passage of the ATLA during the 2006 Legislative Session. Francine A. Giani, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Noel Taxin at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6621, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

02/14/2007

Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

1/23/2007 at 9:00 AM, Heber Wells Bldg, 160 E 300 S, Conference Room 402 (fourth floor), Salt Lake City, UT

This rule may become effective on:

02/22/2007

Authorized by:

J. Craig Jackson, Director

RULE TEXT

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-40a. Athletic Trainer Licensing Act Rule.

R156-40a-101. Title.

This rule is known as the Athletic Trainer Licensing Act Rule.

 

R156-40a-104. Authority - Purpose.

This rule is adopted by the division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the division to administer Title 58, Chapter 40a.

 

R156-40a-105. Organization - Relationship to Rule R156-1.

The organization of this rule and its relationship to Rule R156-1 is as described in Section R156-1-107.

 

R156-40a-302a. Qualifications for Licensure.

In accordance with Subsection 58-40a-302(1), the "athletic training curriculum requirement" shall be the curriculum program standard for accreditation set forth in the Standards for the Accreditation of Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Programs, revised June 8, 2006, published by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference.

 

R156-40a-304. Renewal Cycle - Procedures.

(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licensees under Title 58, Chapter 40a is established by rule in Subsection R156-1-308a(1).

(2) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Section R156-1-308c.

 

KEY: licensing, occupational licensing, athletic trainers

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2007

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-40a-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)