Sec. 1. (a) To qualify for a license under this article, an individual must satisfy the following requirements:
(1) Satisfactorily complete an application for licensure in accordance with the rules adopted by the board.
(2) Pay the application fees, examination fees, and licensure fees established by the board.
(3) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently as determined by the board.
(4) Not have had disciplinary action taken against the applicant or the applicant's license by the board or by the licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction by reason of the applicant's inability to safely practice athletic training with those reasons for discipline still being valid as determined by the board.
(5) Show to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant has received at least a baccalaureate degree from a postsecondary educational institution that meets the academic standards for athletic trainers established by NATA and described in subsection (b).
(6) Except to the extent that section 6 of this chapter applies, successfully pass the qualifying examination adopted by the board as described in IC 25-5.1-2-6(8).
(b) The minimum academic standards for athletic trainers licensed under this article as required under subsection (a)(5) include the satisfactory completion of an academic program that includes at least the following accredited courses:
(1) Human anatomy.
(2) Human physiology.
(3) Physiology of exercise.
(4) Kinesiology.
(5) Personal health.
(6) Basic athletic training.
(7) Advanced athletic training.
(8) Clinical experience as prescribed by the board.
(9) Therapeutic modalities.
(10) Rehabilitation.
As added by P.L.213-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.84-1998, SEC.11; P.L.87-2000, SEC.2; P.L.173-2001, SEC.1; P.L.2-2007, SEC.318.