Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-351.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 645-351.3 - Educational qualifications

(1) An applicant for licensure to practice as an athletic trainer shall possess a baccalaureate degree or postbaccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

(2) Foreign-trained athletic trainers shall:

a. Provide an equivalency evaluation of their educational credentials by International Education Research Foundation, Inc., Credentials Evaluation Service, P.O. Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231-3665; telephone 310.258.9451; website www.ierf.org or email at info@ierf.org. The professional curriculum must be equivalent to that stated in these rules. A candidate shall bear the expense of the curriculum evaluation. An applicant who has passed the BOC examination is exempt from this requirement.

b. Provide a copy of the certificate or diploma awarded to the applicant from an athletic training program in the country in which the applicant was educated. An applicant who has passed the BOC examination is exempt from this requirement.

c. Receive a final determination from the board regarding the application for licensure.

d. Pass the BOC examination. Official results are to be submitted directly to the board from the BOC.

(3) An applicant who has relocated to Iowa from a state that did not require licensure to practice the profession may submit proof of work experience in lieu of educational and training requirements, if eligible, in accordance with rule 645-19.2 (272C).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-351.3

Amended by IAB January 3, 2018/Volume XL, Number 14, effective 2/7/2018

Amended by IAB July 14, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 1, effective 8/18/2021

Amended by IAB April 19, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 21, effective 5/24/2023

Adopted by IAB May 1, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 22, effective 6/5/2024