Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 53 - GEORGIA BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Chapter 53-6 - RENEWAL
Rule 53-6-.01 - Renewal of License, Continuing Education
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Athletic trainer licenses expire on June 30th of even numbered years and are renewable for two years upon receipt of a renewal application and renewal fee and upon compliance with the continuing education requirement set forth below.
(2) To be eligible for renewal, an athletic trainer must have completed, within the preceding two years, at least forty contact hours of continuing education acceptable to the Board. Provided, however, that an athletic trainer who received his license within one year of the renewal date shall not be required to meet the continuing education requirements for that renewal period. Each athletic trainer may not complete more than ten (10) hours of continuing education in one calendar day and shall retain proof of attendance of continuing education programs for a period of three years from the date of attendance.
(3) Athletic trainers will be required to answer questions on their biennial renewal form which establish their compliance with the continuing education requirement. A false statement regarding compliance with the continuing education requirement shall be grounds for revocation or other disciplinary action by the Board.
(4) The staff of the Board shall make a random selection of the actively licensed athletic trainers for the purpose of auditing their compliance with the continuing education requirements of this chapter. Failure to submit such proof of compliance shall be grounds for revocation or other disciplinary action by the Board.
O.C.G.A §§ 43-1-4, 43-1-25, 43-5-6, 43-5-9.
