W. Va. Code R. § 126-118-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-118-4 - Athletic and Limited Football Trainer Authorizations (Policy 5202)

4.1. Athletic Trainer Authorization. A temporary authorization endorsed for athletic trainer may be issued to an individual who holds valid certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC); and who has registered with the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy; and who provides a copy of the valid registration from the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy; and who receives the recommendation of the superintendent of the employing county.

4.2. The Athletic Trainer Authorization may be reissued annually upon application to the WVDE with documentation of current registration with the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy and the recommendation of the superintendent of the employing county.

4.3. Limited Football Trainer Authorization. If an athletic trainer cannot be obtained, counties shall employ a licensed health care provider which shall include one of the following: physician, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, chiropractor, physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician's assistant, paramedic, or emergency medical technician as a limited football trainer. To qualify for limited football trainer authorization, counties must:

4.3.a. post the position of athletic trainer with a closing date prior to the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) season start date for fall sports. If no authorized or authorization-eligible athletic trainer can be employed, the county may employ an individual who shall apply for a limited football trainer authorization from the list of health care professionals in section 4.3; and

4.3.b. complete the appropriate WVDE application for licensure; and

4.3.c. submit a copy of a high school diploma or state-approved high school equivalency; and

4.3.d. submit documentation of a valid health care provider license; and

4.3.e. require the individual(s) seeking limited football trainer authorization to provide documentation of having completed an athletic trainer workshop/clinic sanctioned by the WVSSAC or provide assurance that the individual being hired will complete the WVSSAC athletic trainer workshop as per WVSSAC guidelines; and

4.3.f. submit the recommendation from the superintendent of the employing county.

4.4. Renewal of the Limited Football Trainer Authorization. The Limited Football Trainer Authorization may be reissued annually upon application to the WVDE with documentation of a valid health care provider license and the recommendation of the superintendent of the employing county.

4.5. Student Support Certificate for Athletic Trainer. Student Support Certificates for Athletic Trainer that were issued prior to July 1, 2011, may be renewed in accordance with renewal requirements for professional student support certificate as described in Policy 5202. No Initial Professional Student Support Certificates for Athletic Trainer will be issued after July 1, 2011.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-118-4