The short title of this article 205 is the “Athletic Trainer Practice Act”. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1035, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-29.7-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the practice of athletic training by a person who does not possess a valid license issued pursuant to this article 205 is not in the best interests of the people of the state of Colorado. It is not, however, the intent of this article 205 to restrict […]
Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 205. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1035, § 1, effective October 1.
As used in this article 205, unless the context otherwise requires: “Accredited athletic training education program” means a program of instruction in athletic training that is offered by an institution of higher education and accredited by a national, regional, or state agency recognized by the United States secretary of education, or any other accredited program […]
Only a person licensed as an athletic trainer may use the title “athletic trainer” or “licensed athletic trainer”, the letters “A.T.” or “A.T.C.” as a title, or any other generally accepted terms, letters, or figures that indicate that the person is an athletic trainer. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. […]
Nothing in this article 205 authorizes an athletic trainer to practice: Medicine, as defined in article 240 of this title 12; Physical therapy, as defined in article 285 of this title 12; Chiropractic, as defined in article 215 of this title 12; Occupational therapy, as defined in article 270 of this title 12; or Any […]
Except as otherwise provided in this article 205, in order to practice athletic training or represent oneself as being able to practice athletic training in this state, a person must: Possess a valid license issued by the director in accordance with this article 205 and any rules adopted under this article 205; and Practice pursuant […]
Every applicant for a license to practice athletic training must have: Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; Successfully completed an accredited athletic training education program; Passed a competency examination administered by a national certifying agency that has been approved by the director and provided evidence of current certification by the national […]
To renew a license issued pursuant to this article 205, a licensee must submit an application in the form and manner designated by, and must pay a renewal fee in an amount determined by, the director. Licenses issued pursuant to this article 205 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified […]
Nothing in this article 205 prohibits: The practice of athletic training that is an integral part of a program of study by students enrolled in an accredited athletic training education program. Students enrolled in an accredited athletic training education program shall identify themselves as “athletic training students” and shall only practice athletic training under the […]
The director may take disciplinary action against a licensee if the director finds that the licensee has represented himself or herself as a licensee after the expiration, suspension, or revocation of the license. The director may take disciplinary or other action in accordance with section 12-20-404 or issue a cease-and-desist order in accordance with section […]
The director may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1044, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-29.7-111 as it existed prior to 2019. Before […]
If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may order the licensee to take a mental or physical examination administered by a physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director. Unless due to circumstances beyond the licensee’s control, if […]
Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 205. This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a licensee subject to discipline under section 12-205-111 (2)(c). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1046, § […]
A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice athletic training without an active license issued under this article 205 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(b). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1047, § 1, effective October 1; entire section amended, (HB 19-1083), ch. […]
The director shall promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1047, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-29.7-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
This article 205 is repealed, effective September 1, 2031, and the powers, duties, and functions of the director specified in this article 205 are repealed on that date. Before the repeal, the powers, duties, and functions of the director are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with […]
