CHAPTER Ath 100  ORGANIZATIONAL RULES

 

REVISION NOTE:

 

          Document #12946, effective 12-20-19, adopted, readopted, readopted with amendment, or repealed all of the rules in Chapter Ath 100.  Specifically, Part Ath 101 and Part Ath 102 were readopted.  Part Ath 103 was readopted with amendments which deleted Ath 103.06 titled “Notice of Board Meetings” and Ath 103.07 titled “Minutes of Board Meetings.”  A new Ath 103.06 titled “Other Organizational Rules” was adopted, and Part Ath 104 titled “Public Information” was repealed. 

 

          Document #12801 replaced all prior filings for rules in the former Chapter Ath 100.  The prior filings affecting the former Chapter Ath 100 included the following documents:

 

                  Document #8345, eff 5-7-05

                  Document #9872, eff 2-24-11.

 

          The prior filing affecting the former Ath 103.06, Ath 103.07, and Ath 104 was Document #8345, effective 5-7-05.  The prior filings affecting each effective rule in Chapter Ath 100 are indicated in the source notes for each rule.

 

          As organizational rules the rules in Chapter Ath 100 will not expire except pursuant to RSA 541-A:17, II.

 

PART Ath 101  PURPOSE AND SCOPE

 

          Ath 101.01  Purpose.  These rules implement the statutory responsibilities of the governing board of athletic trainers pursuant to RSA 326-G.

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 101.02  Scope.  Pursuant to RSA 326-G:2 these rules shall not apply to athletic training when it consists in:

 

          (a)  Self-care by a patient;

 

          (b)  First aid by a coach;

 

          (c)  Gratuitous care by a friend or family member who does not represent himself or herself as an athletic trainer;

 

          (d)  The activities of athletic training students acting under the direction of an athletic trainer licensed, certified or registered in any state, provided that the students are designated by a title which clearly indicates their student status; or

 

          (e)  The activities of non-resident athletic trainers currently licensed, certified or registered in any state or Canada, or currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc., when these activities are performed during a temporary visit in this state as set forth in Ath 304.

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

PART Ath 102  DEFINITIONS

 

          Ath 102.01  "Athletic trainer" means "athletic trainer" as defined in RSA 326-G:1, II, namely, "a person licensed under this chapter to practice athletic training."

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #9872, eff 2-24-11; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 102.02  "Athletic training" means "athletic training" as defined in RSA 326-G:1, III, namely, "the practice, with respect to injuries or conditions incurred by participants in organized or recreational sports, of:

 

          (a)  Prevention;

 

          (b)  Assessment and evaluation;

 

          (c)  Acute care, management, treatment and disposition;

 

          (d)  Rehabilitation and reconditioning; and

 

          (e)  Education, counseling and program administration,

 

          Provided such care is within the professional preparation and education of athletic trainers and under the direction of a physician licensed in any state or in Canada."

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #9872, eff 2-24-11; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 102.03  "Board" means "board" as defined in RSA 326-G:1, I, namely, "the governing board of athletic trainers established in RSA 328-F."

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #9872, eff 2-24-11; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 102.04  "Board of directors” means "board of directors" as defined in RSA 328-F:2, I,  namely, "the chairpersons or their appointees of all the governing boards which shall be responsible for the administrative operation of the office of licensed allied health professionals."

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #9872, eff 2-24-11; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 102.05  "Direction of a physician" means contact or interaction with a licensed physician during athletic training including but not limited to:

 

          (a)  On-site contact or interaction;

 

          (b)  Voice communications;

 

          (c)  Electronic communications; or

 

          (d)  Standing orders.

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #9872, eff 2-24-11; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 102.06  "National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc. (NATABOC)" means the national professional organization for athletic training which administers a national examination and issues a national certification to qualifying individuals.

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #9872, eff 2-24-11 (from Ath 102.05); ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 102.07  "Office of licensed allied health professionals" means "office of licensed allied health professionals" as defined in RSA 328-F:2, IV, namely, "an agency of multiple governing boards in professions of the allied health field."

 

Source.  #9872, eff 2-24-11 (from Ath 102.06); ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 102.08  "Physician" means a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathy who holds a current license to practice from any state or in Canada.

 

Source.  #9872, eff 2-24-11; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

PART Ath 103  DESCRIPTION OF THE BOARD AND BOARD MEETINGS

 

          Ath 103.01  Composition of the Board.  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:4, IV the board consists of 3 currently and fully licensed athletic trainers who have actively engaged in the practice of athletic training in this state for at least three years, one physician educated in the current practice of sports medicine, and one public member.

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 103.02  Relationship of the Board to the Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals.  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:3, II the chairperson of the board or the appointee of the chairperson is a member of the board of directors of the office of licensed allied health professionals.

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 103.03  Responsibilities of the Board.  The board's responsibilities include:

 

          (a)  Licensing individuals as athletic trainers;

 

          (b)  Renewing and reinstating licenses;

 

          (c)  Regulating the profession of athletic training; and

 

          (d)  Investigating complaints of licensee misconduct and taking appropriate disciplinary action.

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 103.04  Board Meetings and Quorum.  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:8:

 

          (a)  The board shall meet at least monthly; and

 

          (b)  A majority of its members shall constitute a quorum.

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 103.05  Attendance at Meetings By Members of the Public.  Pursuant to RSA 91-A:2, II, members of the public shall have the right to attend and record board meetings, except for those parts of the meetings which are nonpublic sessions as defined in RSA 91-A:3.

 

Source.  #8345, eff 5-7-05; ss by #12946, eff 12-20-19 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100)

 

          Ath 103.06 Other Organizational Rules.  The board is part of the office of licensed allied health professionals.  Information such as the board’s office location, address, and telephone number may be found at Ahp 104.  Information regarding the public’s access to minutes and other board records may be found at Ahp Part 103.05 and Ahp 104.03.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 100) #12946, eff 12-20-19

 

CHAPTER Ath 200  PROCEDURAL RULES

 

REVISION NOTE:

 

          Document #12946, effective 12-20-19, repealed all of the former rules in Chapter Ath 200 and adopted a new rule Ath 201 titled “Applicability of Ahp 200” containing Ath 201.01 titled “Practice and Procedures.”

 

          Document #12946 replaced all prior filings for the former Chapter Ath 200.  The prior filings affecting the former Chapter Ath 200 included the following documents:

 

                  #8346, eff 5-7-05

                  #8347, eff 5-7-05, EXPIRED 5-7-13 (in Ath 202, 213, 217, and 218)

                  #10226, eff 11-16-12

 

          As practice and procedure rules, the rules in Chapter Ath 200 in Document #12946 will not expire except pursuant to RSA 541-A:17, II.

 

PART Ath 201  APPLICABILITY OF Ahp 200

 

          Ath 201.01  Rules of Practice and Procedures.  The Ahp 200 rules shall govern with regards to all procedures for:

 

          (a)  The receipt of misconduct complaints;

 

          (b)  The conduct of disciplinary proceedings;

 

          (c)  Rulemaking petitions and disposition of rulemaking petitions;

 

          (d)  Public comment hearings;

 

          (e)  Declaratory rulings;

 

          (f)  Explanation of adopted rules; and

 

          (g)  Voluntary surrender of licenses.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 200) #12946, eff 12-20-19

 

PART Ath 217  EXPLANATION OF ADOPTED RULES

 

          Ath 217.01  Requests for Explanation of Adopted Rules.  Any interested person may, within 30 days of the final adoption of a rule, request a written explanation of that rule by making a written request to the board including:

 

          (a)  The name and address of the individual making the request; or

 

          (b)  If the request is that of an organization or other entity, the name and address of such organization or entity and the name and address of the representative authorized by the organization or entity to make the request.

 

Source.  #8347, eff 5-7-05

 

          Ath 217.02  Contents of Explanation.  The board shall, within 90 days of receiving a request in accordance with Ath 217.01, provide a written response which:

 

          (a)  Concisely states the meaning of the rule adopted;

 

          (b)  Concisely states the principal reasons for and against the adoption of the rule in its final form; and

 

          (c)  States, if the board did so, why the board overruled any arguments and considerations presented against the rule.

 

Source.  #8347, eff 5-7-05

 

PART Ath 218  VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF LICENSE

 

          Ath 218.01  Procedures for, and Effect of, Voluntary Surrender of License.

 

Source.  #8347, eff 5-7-05; moved by #10228 (see Ath 405.01)

 

CHAPTER Ath 300  REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE

 

REVISION NOTE:

 

          Document #13129, effective 6-4-20, repealed, readopted, readopted with amendments, or readopted with amendments and renumbered various rules in Chapter Ath 300.

 

          The rules repealed by Document #13129 include the following rules:

 

                  Ath 302.02 titled “Multipart Application Form”

                  Ath 302.03 titled “Effect of Notarized Signature”

 

          The repeals necessitated the renumbering of Ath 302.04 as Ath 302.02 as noted in the source note for Ath 302.02, which contains the filing information for the former Ath 302.04.  Source notes for the rules readopted, readopted with amendment, or readopted with amendment and renumbered in Document #13129 indicate “ss by #13129”.

 

          The prior filings affecting the repealed Ath 302.02 included the following documents:

 

                  #8384, eff 6-22-05

                  #9098, eff 3-1-08

                  #9837, eff 12-21-10

                  #10503, eff 1-7-14

                  #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          The prior filings affecting the repealed Ath 302.03 included the following documents:

 

                  #8384, eff 6-22-05

                  #10227, eff 11-16-12

 

          Document #10503, effective 1-7-14, had also repealed Ath 302.05 titled “Letters of Reference” and reserved the number, which is now discontinued after the filing of Document #13129.  The prior filings affecting the repealed Ath 302.05 included the following documents:

 

       #8384, eff 6-22-05

                  #9837, eff 12-21-10

 

PART Ath 301  DEFINITIONS

 

          Ath 301.01  "National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc. (NATABOC)" means the national professional organization for athletic training which administers a national examination and issues a national certification to qualifying individuals, and its successor organizations.

 

Source.  #8384, eff 6-22-05; ss by #9098, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10841, eff 5-30-15; ss by #13129, eff 10-30-20 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 300)

 

PART Ath 302  APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 

          Ath 302.01  Processing of Applications.

 

          (a)  Applicants who wish to apply for initial licensure as an athletic trainer shall do so by submitting or arranging for the submission of, each of the following components of the application packet:

 

(1)  The application form specified in Ahp 601.01;

 

(2)  The required documents specified by Ath 302.02;

 

(3)  The non-refundable application processing fee specified by Ahp 301.02(a); and

 

(4)  The initial license fee specified by Ahp 301.02(a).

 

          (b)  If the board, after receiving and reviewing a completed application packet complying with Ath 302.01, requires further information or documents to determine the applicant's qualification for licensure, the board shall:

 

(1)  So notify the applicant in writing within 30 days; and

 

(2)  Specify the information or documents it requires.

 

          (c)  An application shall be considered to be completed on the first date that the board has received:

 

(1)  The completed application packet described in (a) above; and

 

(2)  Any additional information or documents which may have been requested pursuant to (b) above.

 

          (d)  The application shall be denied if the application packet is not complete within 38 weeks of the receipt by the board of the application-form part of the application packet.

 

          (e)  The board shall issue written approval or denial of an application within 60 days of the date that the application packet is complete.

 

          (f)  The board shall refund the license fee, but not the application processing fee, if:

 

(1)  The applicant withdraws the application;

 

(2)  The application packet is not completed within 38 weeks of receipt by the board of the application-form part of the application packet; or

 

(3)  The board denies the application.

 

          (g)  Any applicant wishing to challenge the board's denial of an application for initial licensure shall:

 

(1)  Make a written request for a hearing of the applicant's challenge; and

 

(2)  Submit this request to the board:

 

a.  Within 60 days of the board’s notification of denial; or

 

b.  If the applicant is on active military duty outside the United States, within 60 days of the applicant’s return to the United States or release from duty, whichever occurs later.

 

Source.  #8384, eff 6-22-05; ss by #9837, eff 12-21-10; ss by #12068, eff 12-21-16; ss by #13129, eff 10-30-20

 

          Ath 302.02  Required Documents.  Applicants for initial licensure as an athletic trainer shall provide, or arrange for the board to receive, the following documents supporting their applications:

 

          (a)  A passport size, 2" x 2", original head-shot photograph taken within the immediately preceding 6 months;

 

          (b)  On a separate sheet, a detailed report of the relevant circumstances if any of the answers to questions from the application form specified in Ahp 601.01 are in the affirmative;

 

          (c)  Unless the information sought is available only on a website, an official letter of verification, issued within 6 months of the date the application was submitted, sent directly to the board from every jurisdiction which has issued a license or other authorization to practice stating whether:

 

(1)  The license or other authorization is or was, during its period of validity, in good standing, and

 

(2)  Whether any disciplinary action was taken against the license or other authorization to practice;

 

          (d)  Official transcripts showing all post-secondary education:

 

(1)  Mailed directly to the board by the issuing institution(s); or

 

(2)  Submitted by the applicant in one or more envelope(s) sealed by the institution(s) in such a manner that it would be evident to the board if the envelope(s) had been opened;

 

          (e)  A resume presenting a chronologically organized account of paid and volunteer work as an athletic trainer performed since first NATABOC certification including:

 

(1)  The period of each separate experience described by its beginning and ending dates; and

 

(2)  The physical address of each experience.

 

          (f)  A letter sent directly to the board by NATABOC verifying the applicant's current NATABOC certification and the date of expiration of the certificate; and

 

          (g)  Either:

 

(1)  A criminal history records check form and fingerprint card, seeking both a New Hampshire and a federal records check, in accordance with the procedure specified by the NH department of safety at Saf-C 5700, Operation of the Central Repository: Criminal Records, with the required fee;

 

a.  If the federal criminal history records check shows the existence of a criminal record in another state, the applicant shall obtain a detailed criminal record check directly from that state and provide it to the board; or

 

(2)  An original, not a photocopy, of a criminal offender record report:

 

a.  Issued by each state where the applicant has resided or been licensed within the past 6 years, provided that such state(s) will.

 

1.  Send the report to the board; or

 

2.  To the applicant for forwarding to the board;

 

b.  Covering the applicant under his or her name and any aliases; and

 

c.  Dated within the 6 months of the submission of the application.

 

Source.  #8384, eff 6-22-05; ss by #9098, eff 3-1-08; ss by #9837, eff 12-21-10; ss by #10503, eff 1-7-14; ss by #13129, eff 10-30-20 (formerly Ath 302.04) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 300)

 

          Ath 302.05  RESERVED

 

Source.  #8384, eff 6-22-05; ss by #9837, eff 12-21-10; rpld by #10503, eff 1-7-14)

 

PART Ath 303  QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

 

Ath 303.01  Eligibility Requirements.  Eligibility requirements for licensure shall be:

 

          (a)  An academic degree which is at least a bachelor's degree;

 

          (b)  Based on the board’s determination pursuant to RSA 332-G:7 that no military experience is applicable to the practice of athletic training, military experience shall not be considered when determining whether an applicant meets the requirements for licensure.

 

          (c)  A currently valid certificate issued by NATABOC or its successor organization; and

 

          (d)  Good professional character and reliability as evidenced by:

 

(1)  The answers to the questions from the application form specified in Ahp 601.01;

 

(2)  Any reports related to such answers submitted pursuant to Ath 302.02(b) or pursuant to Ath 302.02(c); and

 

(3)  The criminal offender record report(s) required by Ath 302.02(h).

 

Source.  #8384, eff 6-22-05; ss by #9098, eff 3-1-08; ss by #9837, eff 12-21-10; ss by #10503, eff 1-7-14; amd by #10921, eff 8-29-15; ss by #13129, eff 10-30-20 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 300)

 

PART Ath 304  EXEMPTION FROM LICENSURE FOR PRACTITIONERS ON TEMPORARY VISITS IN THE STATE

 

          Ath 304.01  Exempt Practice.

 

          (a)  No license shall be required for a non-resident to practice temporarily as an athletic trainer for an out-of-state sports team when:

 

(1)  The practitioner is currently licensed, certified or registered to practice in any state or Canada or is currently certified by NATABOC;

 

(2)  The practitioner is under contract to, or employed by, the out-of-state sports team or its sponsor; and

 

(3)  The practice does not exceed 6 consecutive or non-consecutive weeks in any calendar year.

 

          (b)  No license shall be required for a non-resident to practice temporarily as an athletic trainer for a tournament, independent camp or clinic not part of an established institution, facility, or school, or summer camp located in this state when:

 

(1)  The practitioner is currently licensed, certified or registered to practice in any state or Canada or is currently certified by NATABOC; and

 

(2)  The practice does not exceed 42 consecutive or non-consecutive days in any calendar year.

 

          (c)  An athletic trainer intending to practice pursuant to (b) above for more than 10 days in a calendar year shall, before beginning practice, submit the following information in a letter to the board:

 

(1)  The practitioner's name;

 

(2)  The practitioner's business address and business telephone number, or home address and home telephone number if the practitioner has no business address and business telephone number;

 

(3)  The name and business address of the program for which the practitioner intends to practice; and

 

(4)  The beginning and ending dates of the period(s) during which the practitioner intends to practice.

 

          (d)  An athletic trainer required to send the letter described in (c) above shall enclose in the letter a photocopy of his or her:

 

(1)  Current out-of-state or Canadian license, certification or registration; or

 

(2)  Current NATABOC certificate.

 

Source.  #8384, eff 6-22-05; ss by #10227, eff 11-16-12; ss by #13129, eff 10-30-20 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 300

 

CHAPTER Ath 400 CONTINUED STATUS

 

REVISION NOTE:

 

          Document #13307, effective 12-17-21, adopted, repealed, readopted with amendments, or readopted with amendments and renumbered various rules in Chapter Ath 400.  The rule adopted by Document #13307 was Part Ath 407 titled “Exemptions.”  Ath 403.01, Ath 403.02, and Ath 403.03 were readopted with amendments. 

 

          The rules repealed by Document #13307 included the following rules:

 

                  Ath 402.01 titled “Procedures for Licensees Who Do Not Wish to Renew Their

Licenses.”

                  Ath 402.04 titled “Multipart Licensure Renewal Application Form.”

                  Ath 402.05 titled “Effect of the Renewal Applicant’s Signature.”

                  Ath 404.05 titled “Revocation of a License.”

 

          The repeals in Part Ath 402 necessitated the renumbering of Ath 402.02, Ath 402.03, Ath 402.06, Ath 402.07, and Ath 402.08 as, respectively, Ath 402.01, Ath 402.02, Ath 402.03, Ath 402.04, and Ath 402.05, which were also readopted with amendments.  The repeal of Ath 404.05 necessitated the renumbering of Ath 404.06, Ath 404.07, and Ath 404.08 as, respectively, Ath 404.05, Ath 404.06, and Ath 404.07, but these rules were not readopted by Document #13307.  Source notes for the rules readopted with amendment and renumbered, or simply renumbered, indicate the former rule number. 

 

          The prior filings affecting the repealed Ath 402.01, Ath 402.05, and Ath 404.05 included the following documents:

 

                  #9099, eff 3-1-08

                  #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          The prior filings affecting the repealed Ath 402.04 included the following documents:

 

                  #9099, eff 3-1-08

                  #9855-B, eff 1-25-11

                  #9976, eff 8-20-11

                  #10228, eff 11-16-12

                  #10498, eff 12-31-13

                  #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

PART Ath 401  DEFINITIONS

 

          Ath 401.01  "Board of Certification (BOC)" means the non-profit entity, as well as its successor entities, incorporated in 1989 to provide a certification program for entry-level athletic trainers and recertification standards for certified athletic trainers, previously known as "NATABOC".

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 401.02  “Renewal year” means any even-numbered year which is not the year of initial licensure.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

PART Ath 402  PROCEDURES FOR RENEWING A LICENSE AND INDICATING A DECISION NOT TO RENEW

 

          Ath 402.01  License Renewal Procedure.

 

          (a)  A licensee wishing to renew his or her current license shall:

 

(1)  Submit the completed renewal application packet described in Ahp 601.03; and

 

(2)  Do so by one of the following 3 methods:

 

a.  The timely renewal method consisting of delivery of the completed packet by hand or secure electronic communication at https://forms.nh.gov/license/Login.aspx on or before December first of the renewal year, or delivery by mail postmarked on or before that date;

 

b.  The late renewal method consisting of:

 

1.  Delivery of the completed packet by hand or secure electronic communication at https://forms.nh.gov/license/Login.aspx between December 2 and December 31 of the renewal year, or delivery by mail postmarked during the same period; and

 

2.  Inclusion in the packet payment of the late filing fee specified by Ahp 301.02(a) as well as the license renewal fee also specified by Ahp 301.02(a); or

 

c.  If the renewal applicant is on active military duty outside the United States, by delivery of the completed packet by hand, mail, or secure electronic communication at https://forms.nh.gov/license/Login.aspx within 60 days of the renewal applicant’s return to the United States or release from duty, whichever occurs later.

 

          (b)  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:19, III., licenses to be renewed shall lapse if the renewal applicants do not submit the completed renewal application packet within one of the time periods set forth in (a)(2) above.

 

          (c)  Renewal applicants whose licenses have lapsed shall not practice athletic training until their licenses have been reinstated by the board.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15; ss by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (formerly Ath 402.02) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 400)

 

          Ath 402.02  License Renewal Application Packet.  Applicants for license renewal shall submit each of the following components of the application packet:

 

          (a)  The completed multipart renewal application form described in Ahp 601.03;

 

          (b)  The documents described in Ath 402.06; and

 

          (c)  The fee(s) specified by Ahp 301.02(a) for timely or late renewal, as applicable.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15; ss by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (formerly Ath 402.03) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 400)

 

          Ath 402.03  Required Documents.  Applicants for renewal of their licenses shall include in their application packets:

 

          (a)  A detailed report of the relevant circumstances if any answers to questions from the application form specified in Ahp 601.03 are in the affirmative; and

 

          (b)  A copy of a certificate issued by Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) verifying certification.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15; ss by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (formerly Ath 402.06) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 400)

 

          Ath 402.04  The Board’s Renewal Application Processing Procedures.

 

          (a)  If the board, after receiving and reviewing a completed license renewal application packet requires further information or documents to determine the renewal applicant's eligibility for renewed licensure, the board shall:

 

(1)  So notify the applicant in writing within 30 days; and

 

(2)  Specify the information or documents it requires.

 

          (b)  An application for license renewal shall be considered to be completed when the board’s office has received:

 

(1)  The completed application packet; and

 

(2)  Any additional information or documents which may have been requested pursuant to (a) above.

 

          (c)  Within 60 days of the date that the renewal application is completed, the board shall:

 

(1)  Approve or deny the application; and

 

(2)  Notify the renewal applicant of its decision in writing.

 

          (d)  If the board denies the renewal application, the board shall include in its notice of denial the information that the renewal applicant may challenge the denial through an adjudicative hearing held in accordance with Ath 200 by:

 

(1)  Making a written request for an adjudicative hearing; and

 

(2)  Submitting this request to the board:

 

a.  Within 60 days of the board’s notice of denial; or

 

b.  If the renewal applicant is on active military duty, within 60 days of the applicant’s release from active military duty.

 

          (e)  The board shall refund the license renewal fee if:

 

(1)  The applicant withdraws the application for license renewal; or

 

(2)  The board denies the application.

 

          (f)  The application for renewal shall be denied if the application is not completed by the applicant within 26 weeks of the receipt by the board of the application form part of the application packet.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15; ss by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (formerly Ath 402.07) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 400)

 

          Ath 402.05  Renewal of Licensure.  The board shall renew the licenses of licensees who:

 

          (a)  Have timely submitted the completed renewal application packet;

 

          (b)  Hold a currently valid certificate issued by BOC, as evidenced by a copy of a certificate issued by BOC verifying certification;

 

          (c)  Have not violated RSA 328-F or RSA 326-G; and

 

          (d)  Are of good professional character and reliability, as evidenced by the information contained in:

 

(1)  The answers to the questions from the application form specified in Ahp 601.03 and any related documents submitted pursuant to Ath 402.03(a). 

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15; ss by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (formerly Ath 402.08) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 400)

 

PAR  Ath 403  REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSES

 

          Ath 403.01 Licenses Subject to Reinstatement; Board Procedure Related to Reinstatement of Licensure.

 

          (a)  The following licenses shall be subject to reinstatement by the board:

 

(1)  Licenses suspended for disciplinary reasons as part of a settlement pursuant to Ahp 214 or as part of a disciplinary order of the board if reinstatement is one of the terms specified in the disciplinary order; and

 

(2)  Licenses lapsed pursuant to Ath 402.01(b).

 

          (b)  The reinstatement of licenses suspended for disciplinary reasons shall be in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement or the disciplinary order of the board, as applicable.

 

          (c)  The reinstatement of lapsed licenses shall be in accordance with:

 

(1)  Ath 403.02 if the licenses have been lapsed for no more than 6 months; and

 

(2)  Ath 403.03 if the licenses have been lapsed for more than 6 months.

 

          (d)  If the board, after receiving and reviewing a completed application for reinstatement of licensure, requires further information or documents to determine the applicant's qualification, the board shall:

 

(1)  So notify the applicant in writing within 30 days; and

 

(2)  Specify the information or documents it requires.

 

          (e)  The board shall issue written approval or denial of an application for reinstatement of licensure within 60 days of the date that the application is complete.

 

          (f)  The board shall deny the application for reinstatement if the applicant has not completed the application procedures within 26 weeks of beginning them.

 

          (g)  The board shall refund the reinstatement fee if:

 

(1)  The applicant withdraws the application for reinstatement of licensure; or

 

(2)  The board denies the application pursuant to this chapter.

 

          (h)  If the board denies an application for reinstatement of licensure, the board shall include in its notice of denial the information stated in (i) below.

 

          (i)  An applicant wishing to challenge the board's denial of an application for reinstatement of licensure shall:

 

(1)  Make a written request for a hearing of the applicant's challenge; and

 

(2)  Submit this request to the board:

 

a.  Within 60 days of the board’s notification of denial; or

 

b.  If the applicant is on active military duty outside the United States, within 60 days of the applicant’s release from duty.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15; ss by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 400)

 

          Ath 403.02  Reinstatement of Licenses Lapsed For No More Than 6 Months.

 

          (a)  The board shall reinstate licenses lapsed for no more than 6 months if the individuals holding such licenses:

 

(1)  Are of good professional character and reliability, as evidenced by:

 

a.  The answers to the questions on the reinstatement application form; and

 

b.  Any reports submitted pursuant to (b)(3)a. below;

 

(2)  Hold a currently valid BOC certificate; and

 

(3)  Have complied with the application procedures set forth in (b) below.

 

          (b)  Application procedures for the reinstatement of licenses lapsed no more than 6 months shall be:

 

(1)  Submission of the completed reinstatement application form;

 

(2)  Payment of the reinstatement fee set forth in Ahp 301.02(a) unless the fee is waived pursuant to Ath 403.05; and

 

(3)  Submission of the following supporting materials:

 

a.  A detailed report of the relevant circumstances if any of the answers to the questions identified on the reinstatement application form as requiring such a report are in the affirmative;

 

b.  A copy of a certificate issued by BOC verifying certification; and

 

d.  A written statement that the reinstatement applicant has not engaged in athletic training in New Hampshire on a volunteer or paid basis since the date that his or her license ceased to be valid.

 

          (c)  If the applicant fails to provide all the above materials within 6 months of the lapse of his or her license, the applicant shall meet the requirements of Ath 403.04.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #9855-A, eff 1-25-11; ss by #10498, eff 12-31-13; ss by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 400)

 

          Ath 403.03  Reinstatement Application Form.

 

          (a)  The reinstatement application form shall:

 

(1)  Be the “Reinstatement Application Form” specified in Ahp 601.02;

 

(2) Be provided by the board and available on the boards web site, https://www.oplc.nh.gov/applications-athletic-trainers; and

 

(3)  Be signed and dated below the following preprinted statement which asserts:

 

“I acknowledge that knowingly making a false statement on this application form is a misdemeanor under RSA 641:2, I.  I certify that the information I have provided on all parts of the application form and in the documents that I have personally submitted to support my application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.  I also certify that I have read the statute and rules of the Board and promise that, if I am licensed, I will abide by them.  Based on the statute and rules governing the profession for which I am applying I have not committed any acts that would be grounds for disciplinary action in this or any other State”

 

Source.  #10921, eff 8-29-15; ss by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ath 400)

 

          Ath 403.04  Reinstatement of Licenses Lapsed For More Than 6 Months.

 

          (a)  The board shall reinstate licenses lapsed for more than 6 months if the individuals holding such licenses:

 

(1)  Are of good professional character and reliability, as evidenced by:

 

a.  The answers to the questions on the reinstatement application form;

 

b.  Any reports submitted pursuant to (b)(3)a. below;

 

c.  The resume required by (b)(3)c. below; and

 

d.  The criminal offender record report(s) required by (b)(3)f. below;

 

(2)  Hold a currently valid BOC certificate; and

 

(3)  Have complied with the application procedures set forth in (b) below.

 

          (b)  Application procedures for the reinstatement of licenses lapsed more than 6 months shall be:

 

(1)  Submission of the completed reinstatement application form;

 

(2)  Payment of the reinstatement fee set forth in Ahp 301.02(a) unless the fee is waived pursuant to Ath 403.05; and

 

(3)  Submission of the following supporting materials:

 

a.  A detailed report of the relevant circumstances if any of the answers to the questions identified on the reinstatement application form as requiring such a report are in the affirmative;

 

b.  A letter sent directly to the board by BOC verifying the applicant's current BOC certification and the date of expiration of the certificate;

 

c.  A resume presenting a chronologically organized account of paid and volunteer work performed as an athletic trainer since the lapse of the New Hampshire license including;

 

1.  The period of each separate experience described by its beginning and ending dates; and

 

2.  The physical address of each experience.

 

d.  Unless the information sought is available only on a website, an official letter of verification sent directly to the board from every state which has issued the applicant a license or other authorization to practice athletic training since the lapse of the New Hampshire license, stating:

 

1.  Whether the licensee or other authorization is or was, during its period of validity, in good standing; and

 

2.  Whether any disciplinary action was taken against the license or other authorization to practice;

 

e.  An original, not a photocopy, of a criminal offender record report as described in Ath 302.04(h); and

 

f.  A written statement that the reinstatement applicant has not engaged in athletic training in New Hampshire on a volunteer or paid basis since the date that his or her license ceased to be valid.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #9855-A, eff 1-25-11; ss by #10498, eff 12-31-13; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15 (from Ath 403.03)

 

PART Ath 404  REVOCATION, SUSPENSION AND OTHER SANCTIONS

 

          Ath 404.01  Definitions.

 

          (a)  "Sexual misconduct" means engaging in one or more of the following activities with respect to a current client who is not a spouse or domestic partner;

 

(1)  Engaging in sexual relations, whether consensual or non-consensual;

 

(2)  Making verbal or physical sexual advances;

 

(3)  Using sexual language or phrases;

 

(4)  Requesting sexual favors; or

 

(5)  Engaging in physical contact of a sexual nature.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 404.02  Misconduct.  Misconduct shall be:

 

          (a)  Knowingly or negligently providing inaccurate material information to the board or failing to provide complete and truthful material information upon inquiry by the board, including during the process of applying for a license, license renewal, or license reinstatement;

 

          (b)  Conviction without annulment in any jurisdiction of any criminal offense which:

 

(1)  Constitutes a sexual offense;

 

(2) Constitutes a violation of controlled substance law; or

 

(3)  Involves:

 

a.  Injury to a victim;

 

b.  The risk of such injury; or

 

c.  Dishonesty;

 

          (c)  Failing to report to the board a conviction described in (b) above within 30 days;

 

          (d)  Violating Ath 500;

 

          (e)  Engaging in sexual misconduct with, or sexual harassment of, a client;

 

          (f)  Engaging in the practice of athletic training despite actual or potential inability to render care with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness, by reason of use of alcohol or drugs or any other material, or by reason of mental or physical condition;

 

          (g)  Being subject to final disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in another domestic or foreign jurisdiction;

 

          (h)  Failing to take appropriate action to safeguard individuals from incompetent counselors and health care practitioners, whether or not they are licensed in this state;

 

          (i)  Practicing athletic training when a previous license is not currently valid; and

 

          (j)  Violating:

 

(1)  Any provision of RSA 328-F;

 

(2)  Any provision of RSA 326-G;

 

(3) Any rule adopted by the board; or

 

(4)  Any state or federal law reasonably related to the licensee's authority to practice or the licensee's ability to practice safely.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 404.03  Sanctions.

 

          (a)  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:23, IV(a) through (f), disciplinary measures available to the board to sanction misconduct shall be:

 

(1)  License revocation;

 

(2)  License suspension for a specified period of time or on specified terms;

 

(3)  License suspension conditioned on the achievement of specified:

 

a.  Continuing competence requirements;

 

b.  Continuing education, clinical experience or training; or

 

c.  Ethical or legal training;

 

(4)  License suspension conditioned on successful participation in specified mental or physical health treatment, a rehabilitative program, counseling, a professional assistance program or in any other program designed to overcome the deficiency or condition in the licensee which appears to have caused the misconduct;

 

(5)  A requirement that the licensee's practice be supervised for a specified period of time by a licensed athletic trainer; and

 

(6)  The imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 for:

 

a.  Misconduct as described in Ath 402.02;

 

b.  The practice of athletic training by a person who was once licensed to practice athletic training but does not currently hold a valid license; or

 

c.  The practice of athletic training by a person who is practicing in violation of the conditions upon which he or she is licensed.

 

          (b)  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:23, IV(g), a measure available to the board to sanction continuing misconduct of the kinds described in (a)(6) above shall be the imposition of an administrative fine of $100 for each day the misconduct continues after notice from the board that the misconduct shall cease.

 

          (c)  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:23,V an additional measure available to the board to sanction misconduct shall be denial of license renewal or reinstatement.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 404.04  Procedure for the Imposition of Sanctions.  Other than immediate license suspension authorized by RSA 541-A:30, III, the board shall impose disciplinary sanctions only:

 

          (a)  After prior notice to the licensee in accordance with Ahp 209.01 and the opportunity for the licensee to be heard; or

 

          (b)  By agreement in a settlement between the board and the licensee made pursuant to Ahp 214.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 404.05  Revocation of License.  The board shall revoke a license when:

 

          (a)  BOC has permanently revoked the licensee's certification; or

 

          (b)  The board and the licensee agree on revocation in a settlement made pursuant to Ahp 214.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15; renumbered by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (formerly Ath 404.06)

 

          Ath 404.06  Method for Determining Sanctions.

 

          (a)  To determine which sanction or combination of sanctions to impose other than in a case of the kind described in Ath 404.05, the board shall:

 

(1)  Refer to the list in Ath 404.02 to determine the nature of the act(s) or omission(s) constituting the misconduct done by the licensee;

 

(2)  Next, determine whether the misconduct has one or more of the characteristics listed in (b) below; and

 

(3)  Finally, apply the standards in Ath 404.07.

 

          (b)  The characteristics shall be:

 

(1)  The misconduct actually caused physical or mental harm to the client or another person;

 

(2)  The misconduct had the potential to cause physical or mental harm to the client or another person;

 

(3)  The misconduct repeated earlier misconduct done by the licensee, as determined by:

 

a.  An earlier hearing;

 

b.  An earlier settlement agreement predicated on the same misconduct by the licensee; or

 

c.  An admission by the licensee;

 

(4)  The misconduct was not the first misconduct by the licensee, as determined by:

 

a.  An earlier hearing;

 

b.  An earlier settlement agreement predicated on misconduct by the licensee; or

 

c.  An admission by the licensee;

 

(5)  The misconduct was intentional rather than the result of negligence or inadvertence; and

 

(6)  The misconduct was the result of negligence.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15; renumbered by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (formerly Ath 404.07)

 

          Ath 404.07  Standards for the Selection of Sanctions.  The board shall select appropriate sanction(s):

 

          (a)  From the list in Ath 404.03; and

 

          (b)  By choosing, in light of the characteristics determined pursuant to Ath 404.06(b), the sanction(s) most likely to:

 

(1)  Protect public health and safety;

 

(2)  Prevent future misconduct by the licensee;

 

(3)  Take into account any acknowledgement of fault by the licensee and any cooperation by the licensee with the board's investigation of misconduct; 

 

(4)  Correct any attitudinal, educational or other deficiencies which led to the licensee's misconduct;

 

(5)  Encourage the responsible practice of athletic training; and

 

(6)  Demonstrate to the licensee and the public the board's intention to insure that its licensees practice in accordance with applicable law and the public welfare.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15; renumbered by #13307, eff 12-17-21 (formerly Ath 404.08)

 

PART Ath 405  VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF LICENSE

 

          Ath 405.01  Procedures for, and Effect of, Voluntary Surrender of License.  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:13, I, the procedures for, and effect of, the voluntary surrender of a license shall be governed by Ahp 219.

 

Source.  #10228 (formerly Ath 218.01); ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

PART Ath 406  ONGOING REQUIREMENTS

 

          Ath 406.01  Obligation to Maintain BOC Certification.  Licensees shall maintain BOC certification at all times.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; renumbered by #10228, (from Ath 405.01); ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 406.02  Obligation to Work Under Direction.  Pursuant to RSA 326-G:1, III., licensees shall practice athletic training under the general direction of a physician licensed in any state or Canada.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; renumbered by #10228, (from Ath 405.02); ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 406.03 Obligation to Update Information.  Licensees shall send to the board's office within 30 days of any changes in:

 

          (a)  Their names;

 

          (b)  Home or business physical addresses;

 

          (c)  Home or business mailing addresses;

 

          (d)  Home or business telephone number or personal cell phone number if provided to the board; and

 

          (e)  E-mail address.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; renumbered by #10228, (from Ath 405.03); ss by #10498, eff 12-31-13; ss by #13683 eff 9-12-23

 

          Ath 406.04  Obligation to Report Loss of Proof of Licensure.  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:21, II, licensees shall notify the board's office when their licenses or other proofs of licensure have been lost or stolen.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; renumbered by #10228, (from Ath 405.04); ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 406.05  Obligation to Adhere to Ath 500.  Licensees shall adhere to the ethical standards in Ath 500.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; renumbered by #10228, (from Ath 405.05); ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 406.06  Obligation to be Honest and Candid.  Licensees shall be candid and truthful when:

 

          (a)  Making oral and written statements to the board; and

 

          (b)  Making oral and written statements about athletic training to the public.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; renumbered by #10228, (from Ath 405.06); ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15

 

          Ath 406.07  Obligation to Cooperate with Board Investigations.  Licensees shall cooperate with the board's investigations by:

 

          (a)  Providing accurate factual information;

 

          (b)  Responding to the board's requests in a timely fashion; and

 

          (c)  Assisting in any other way requested by the board.

 

Source.  #9099, eff 3-1-08; renumbered by #10228, (from Ath 405.08); ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15 (from Ath 406.08)

 

          Ath 406.08  Obligation to Retain Evidence of Continuing Education.  Licensees shall retain documentation of their continuing professional education and professional activities for at least 3 years.

 

Source.  #9976, eff 8-20-11; renumbered by #10228, (from Ath 405.09); renumbered by #10921 (from Ath 406.09); ss by #12069, eff 12-21-16

 

          Ath 406.09  Obligation to Report.  Licensees shall report the following to the board’s office within 30 days, whether applicable to themselves or other licensees:

 

          (a)  Any misdemeanor or felony conviction;

 

          (b)  Disciplinary actions by regulatory authorities other than the New Hampshire governing board of athletic trainers; and

 

          (b)  Any act which constitutes misconduct under Ath 404.02.

 

Source.  #10498, eff 12-31-13; ss by #10921, eff 8-29-15 (from Ath 406.10)

 

PART Ath 407 EXEMPTIONS

 

          Ath 407.01  Exemption From Licensure. 

 

          (a)  The following shall not require licensure:

 

(1)  Self-care by a patient, first aid by a coach, or gratuitous care by a friend or family member who does not represent himself or herself as an athletic trainer;

 

(2)  The activities of athletic training students acting under the direction of an athletic trainer licensed, certified, or registered in any state, provided that the students, are designated by a title which clearly indicates their status as athletic training students; and

 

(3)  The activities of athletic trainers not residents of this state, when called to perform athletic training services during a temporary visit in this state, provided such athletic trainers are currently licensed, certified, or registered in any state or Canada, or are currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc., or its successor organization.

 

 

CHAPTER Ath 500  ETHICAL STANDARDS

 

PART Ath 501  ETHICAL STANDARDS

 

          Ath 501.01  Obligation to Comply with Laws.  Licensees shall comply with RSA 326-G and its implementing rules, RSA 328-F and all other laws as they are applicable to them.

 

Source.  #8407, eff 8-10-05; ss by #9100, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10869, eff 6-27-15

 

         Ath 501.02  Obligation to Observe Ethical Principles.  Licensees shall observe the following ethical principles:

 

         (a)  Athletic trainers shall comply with the National Association of Athletic Trainers’ (NATA) Code of Ethics issued on March 2018 except as modified in (b) below.

 

         (b)  Modifications to the NATA Code of Ethics shall replace the word “Members” with the word “Licensees” throughout the entire document.

 

Source.  #8407, eff 8-10-05; ss by #9100, eff 3-1-08; ss by #10869, eff 6-27-15; ss by #13328, eff 1-21-22; ss by #13328, eff 1-21-22


 

 

APPENDIX

 

Rule

Specific State Statute the Rule Implements

Ath 101.01

RSA 541-A:7

Ath 101.02

RSA 326-G:2

Ath 102

RSA 328-F:5, IV; RSA 326-G:1, III(e); RSA 541-A:7

Ath 103.01

RSA 328-F:4, IV

Ath 103.02

RSA 328-F:3, II

Ath 103.03(a) and (b)

RSA 328-F:5, I

Ath 103.03(c)

RSA 328-F:5

Ath 103.03(d)

RSA 328-F:5, II

Ath103.04

RSA 328-F:8

Ath 103.05

RSA 91-A:2, II; RSA 91-A:3

Ath 201

RSA 541-A:7

Ath 202

RSA 328-F:13, II

Ath 217

RSA 541-A:11, VII

Ath 218

RSA 328-F:13, I; RSA 541-A:7

Ath 301.01

RSA 541-A:7

Ath 302.01

RSA 328-F:4, I; RSA 328-F:11, I(f) and (g); RSA 328-F:11, II(g);

RSA 328-F:18, I

Ath 302.02

RSA 326-G:4, RSA 328-F:11, I(f) and (g); RSA328-F:25, I,

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Ath 302.03

RSA 328-F:4, I; RSA 328-F:11, I(f) and (g)

Ath 302.04

RSA 326-G:4, RSA 328-F:11, I(f) and (g); RSA328-F:25, I,

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Ath 303.01

RSA 328-F:11, I(a); RSA326-G:4, I

Ath 304

RSA 326-G:2, III; RSA 326-G:3

Ath 401

RSA 541-A:7

Ath 402.01

RSA 328-F:19, III

Ath 402.02

RSA 328-F:11, I(f); RSA 328-F:19, II

Ath 402.03

RSA 328-F:11, I(f); RSA 328-F:19, II

Ath 402.04

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Ath 402.05

RSA 328-F:19, II

Ath 402.06

RSA 328-F:11, I(f) and (g); RSA 328-F:19, II

Ath 402.07

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Ath 402.08

RSA 328-F:19, II

Ath 402.08(b)

RSA 326-G:6, I

Ath 402.08(c) and (d)

RSA 326-G:6, II

Ath 403.01

RSA 541-A:16, I(b); RSA 328-F:11, I(d) and (e)

Ath 403.02

RSA 326-G:6, I; RSA 328-F:11, I(b) and (f)

Ath 403.03

RSA 328-F:11, I(e); RSA 328-F:25, I

Ath 403.04

RSA 326-F:II(g); RSA 328-F:18, II

Ath 404.01

RSA 328-F:11, II(d)

Ath 404.02

RSA 328-F:23, II and RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Ath 404.03

RSA 328-F:23, IV (a) through (g); RSA 328-F:23, V

Ath 404.04

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Ath 404.05

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Ath 404.06

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Ath 404.07

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Ath 404.08

RSA 328-F:27, IV; RSA 328-F:27, V

Ath 405.01

RSA 326-G:4, III and RSA 326-G:6, I

Ath 406.01

RSA 326-G:4, III; RSA 326-G:6, I

Ath 406.02

RSA 326-G:1, III

Ath 406.03

RSA 328-F:21, I

Ath 406.04

RSA 328-F:21, II

Ath 406.05

RSA 328-F:11, II(b)

Ath 406.06

RSA 328-F:11, II(b)

Ath 406.07

RSA 328-F:24

Ath 406.08

RSA 328-F:11, I (b), (d), and (e)

Ath 406.09

RSA 328-F:25, I & II

Ath 406.10

RSA 328-F:25, I & II

Ath 407

RSA 326-G:2

Ath 500

RSA 328-F:11, II(b)

 


 

APPENDIX B

Incorporation by Reference Information

 

            Rule

Title

Obtain at:

Ath 501.02(a)

National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics March 2018

National Athletic Trainers Association Health Care for Life and Sport

1620 Valwood Parkway, Suite 115

Carrollton, TX 75006

Telephone (214)637-2206

Downloadable version is free online at: https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/nata-code-of-ethics.pdf