Section 5-60-1. – Short title.
§ 5-60-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Athletic Trainers Chapter.” History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1.
Section 5-60-10. – Qualifications of athletic trainers.
§ 5-60-10. Qualifications of athletic trainers. (a) An applicant for an athletic trainer license must possess one of the following qualifications: (1) Give proof of graduation from an accredited college or university and have met the following minimum athletic-training-curriculum requirements established by the board, by completing the following specific course requirements: (i) Human anatomy; (ii) […]
Section 5-60-11. – Fees.
§ 5-60-11. Fees. Applicants for athletic trainer licenses shall pay a license fee, and, if applicable, a biennial license renewal fee as set forth in § 23-1-54. Any person allowing their license to lapse shall pay a late fee as set forth in § 23-1-54. History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 1993, […]
Section 5-60-12. – Applications for licenses.
§ 5-60-12. Applications for licenses. (a) An applicant for an athletic trainer license shall submit an application to the department on the prescribed forms and shall submit the fee listed in § 5-60-11. (b) The applicant shall be entitled to an athletic trainer license if he or she possesses the qualifications enumerated in § 5-60-10, […]
Section 5-60-13. – Expiration and renewal of licenses.
§ 5-60-13. Expiration and renewal of licenses. A license issued under this chapter shall expire on the thirtieth day of June of every odd-numbered year. Licenses shall be renewed according to procedures established by the department and upon payment of the renewal fees established in § 5-60-11. Beginning with the renewal application due July 1, […]
Section 5-60-14. – Grounds for refusal or revocation of licenses.
§ 5-60-14. Grounds for refusal or revocation of licenses. The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant or may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any licensee if he or she has: (1) Been convicted of a felony, the record of conviction being conclusive evidence of conviction if the […]
Section 5-60-15. – Appeals.
§ 5-60-15. Appeals. An appeal from any decision or order of the board may be taken by any aggrieved party in the manner provided for in the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42. History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 69, § 3.
Section 5-60-16. – [Repealed.]
§ 5-60-16. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1984, ch. 69, § 2, effective May 3, 1984.
Section 5-60-17. – Penalty for violations.
§ 5-60-17. Penalty for violations. Any person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor offense and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1.
Section 5-60-18. – Receipts.
§ 5-60-18. Receipts. The proceeds of any fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited as general revenues. History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 26, § 19; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 31.
Section 5-60-19. – Severability.
§ 5-60-19. Severability. If any provision of this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of the chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter […]
Section 5-60-2. – Definitions.
§ 5-60-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Athletic trainer” means a person with the specific qualifications established in § 5-60-10 who, upon the direction of his or her team physician and/or consulting physician, carries out the practice of athletic training to athletic injuries incurred by athletes in preparation of, or participation in, an […]
Section 5-60-3. – Practices not authorized.
§ 5-60-3. Practices not authorized. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the practice of medicine, or any of its branches, by any person not licensed by the department of health. History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1.
Section 5-60-4. – Board — Composition — Appointment, terms, oaths, and removal of members — Officers — Meetings.
§ 5-60-4. Board — Composition — Appointment, terms, oaths, and removal of members — Officers — Meetings. (a) The director of the department of health, with the approval of the governor, shall appoint the members of the Rhode Island board of athletic trainers, which shall be composed of three (3) licensed athletic trainers and one […]
Section 5-60-5. – Board — Powers and duties.
§ 5-60-5. Board — Powers and duties. Subject to the approval of the director, the board has the powers and duties to: (1) Make rules and regulations consistent with this chapter that are necessary for the performance of its duties. (2) Prescribe application forms for license applicants. (3) Keep a complete record of all licensed […]
Section 5-60-6, 5-60-7. – [Reserved.]
§ 5-60-6, 5-60-7. [Reserved.]
Section 5-60-8. – [Repealed.]
§ 5-60-8. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 176, § 2, effective June 25, 2002.
Section 5-60-9. – License required to use title “athletic trainer.”
§ 5-60-9. License required to use title “athletic trainer.” No person may use the title “athletic trainer” or perform the duties of an athletic trainer, unless licensed by the state of Rhode Island to perform those duties. History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 307, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 423, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 508, […]