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Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers [18 VAC 85 ‑ 120]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes qualifications for licensure as an athletic trainer, application and renewal fees, and requirements for renewal or reinstatement of licensure.
State Authority Sections 54.1-2957.4 and 54.1-2400
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (28) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Erin Barrett  / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Address: Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)750-3912    FAX: (804)915-0382    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 120 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/28/2024.
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/02/2019.
Electronic renewal notices Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2019.
Result of periodic review Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/08/2019.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/27/2017.
Definition of student athletic trainer Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2016.
One-time reduction in renewal fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2013.
Regulatory reform changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013.
Revision to provisional licensure Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2011.
Change of address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/19/2009.
Registration for restricted volunteer practice
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/03/2008.
Periodic review Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/24/2008.
Responsibilities of supervisors of AT's with provisional authorization Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/31/2007.
Change in fee for returned checks
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2006.
Standards of practice Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/19/2005.
Current NATABOC certification for licensure Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/17/2005.
Change from certification to licensure
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/25/2004.
Provisional certification Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/08/2004.
Voluntary practice by out-of-state practitioners Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/18/2003.
Requirements for certification Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/06/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Definition of student athletic trainer Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 04/01/2015 before DPB completed its review.
Forms revision
Final Stage withdrawn on 12/16/2011 before submission to the Registrar.
Fee increase NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 06/23/2006 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/6/2022 Agency Completed Amend
4/30/2018 Agency Completed Amend