The purpose of this Rule is to define the terms "substantially equivalent experience" and "substantially equivalent credential" for licensure by endorsement for applicants with an active license in another state, an active license through the federal government, or who hold a military occupational specialty, as defined in section 24-4-201, C.R.S., and set forth in section 12-20-202(3), C.R.S.
A. An applicant for licensure by endorsement who meets the criteria set forth in sections 12-205-208(1)(a), (b), and (c), C.R.S., shall be deemed to hold "substantially equivalent experience or credentials" as defined in section 12-20-202(3)(b)(I)(A), C.R.S.B. An applicant for licensure by endorsement who has been certified as an athletic trainer by the BOC or its predecessor shall be deemed to hold "substantially equivalent experience or credentials" as defined in section 12-20-202(3)(b)(I)(A), C.R.S.C. An applicant for licensure by endorsement who has held for at least one year a current and valid license or registration as an athletic trainer from another jurisdiction with a scope of practice that is substantially similar to the scope of practice for athletic trainers pursuant to section 12-205-104(4), C.R.S.42 CR 18, September 25, 2019, effective 10/30/201943 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 1/1/202043 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/202043 CR 13, July 10, 2020, effective 7/30/202043 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/202044 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/202145 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 8/15/202245 CR 16, August 25, 2022, effective 9/14/202245 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022