Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 16-5-11 - Continuing Education11.1. A "unit" is one clock hour spent in a continuing education activity unless otherwise defined in this section. 11.2. All licensees desiring to remain "active" and in good standing must complete 50 units of board approved continuing education within the two-year licensing period. If the licensee does not complete the 50 units of board approved continuing education within the licensing period, that license will be placed on delinquent/lapsed status and will be subject to all fees associated with delinquent/lapsed status. 11.2.1. Accumulated CEU's may not be carried over from one renewal period to another. 11.2.2. A new graduate does not need continuing education hours for the current year of graduation. 11.3. Completion of examinations, residencies, fellowships, tools, and courses for continuing education credit. 11.3.1. Providing clinical instruction to an athletic training student(s) enrolled in a board approved athletic training program can qualify for up to a maximum of 10 units per licensing period. 11.3.2. Continuing education courses are subject to board approval. 11.3.2.a. One unit per hour of class instruction time will be awarded for board approved continuing education courses in the year the course is taken. 11.3.3. One unit per hour of class instruction time shall be awarded and automatically approved for CAATE College/University, Board of Certification (BOC), National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) or West Virginia Athletic Trainers Association sponsored continuing education courses in the year the course is taken.11.4. The Board may grant a waiver of the continuing education requirements in the case of illness, disability, or undue hardship. 11.4.1. A request for a waiver form must be completed in full. In the case of illness or disability, a physician's statement is required. 11.4.2. All completed forms must be received by the Board for consideration no later than the first day of April of the year preceding the renewal date. 11.4.3. A waiver may be granted for any period of time not to exceed one renewal cycle.11.4.4. In the event that the illness, disability, or hardship continues to the next renewal cycle, then a new waiver request is required. 11.4.5. Should a waiver be granted due to disability or illness, the Board may require the individual to provide appropriate documentation from a physician or another qualified and appropriate practitioner to verify the individual's competency and ability to practice athletic training in the state of West Virginia prior to the return to active practice of athletic training in West Virginia. 11.5. The Board reserves the right to conduct randomized continuing education audits.