OLR - Athletic Trainers

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Athletic Trainer

Description

Athletic Trainer means a person licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and uses the title "athletic trainer" after having met the requirements for licensing. Unless specifically exempted, a license is required to practice in the State of Maine [reference 32 MRSA Chapter 127-A §14356 "Exemptions"].

Application Information

FEES	Licensure fee of $100.00 Application fee of $50.00
TERM	Annual - On the anniversary date of original license.
REQUIREMENTS	Completed Application TRANSCRIPTS - Provide a transcript(s) that contain college or university names, curriculum in athletic training or provide proof of completion of an athletic training education program approved by the National Athletic Trainers Association. CERTIFICATE - Provide a copy of certificate if currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association; or, proof of passage of the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Examination. SBI form and separate check for $8.00, check made payable to Treasurer, State of Maine Credit Card Application if authorizing payment of licensure fee and application fee totaling $150.00.

Application Procedure

To apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link below. This action will link you to the actual application form and instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

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Renewal Information

FEES	Annual renewal fee is $100.00.
TERM	This license is renewed annually based on anniversary date of original license.
REQUIREMENTS	Completed Application A copy of your current National Athletic Trainers Association Certification of Continuing Education (NATA) card is required with the renewal. Completion of criminal conviction question by indicating yes or no, and submission of documentation that lists date(s) and crime(s) and submit a copy of the court judgment(s). If your answer is "Yes" you must mail the completed renewal application and the necessary fees along with a copy of the court judgment. You must also submit a letter listing the date of the conviction, the crime committed, and explaining the circumstances surrounding the conviction. A late fee of $10.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after the license expiration date. A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with original license application, documentation and fees.

Renewal Procedure

This license cannot be renewed online. Use the link below to download the application and submit via mail.

RENEW LICENSE

WARNING: Online submission of your renewal application must not be construed as automatic renewal of your license. The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed.

Student Athletic Trainer

Description

Student Athletic Trainer means a person that holds a permit issued by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. The permit allows the person who is currently fulfilling the requirements for licensure or pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in athletic training at an accredited or approved educational program to use the title "Student Athletic Trainer."

Application Information

FEES	Student Permit Fee $100.00 Application fee of $50.00
TERM	6 months or upon failure to pass the National Athletic Trainers Association exam, which ever occurs first.
REQUIREMENTS	Completed Application TRANSCRIPTS - Provide a transcript that contains college or university names, curriculum in athletic training or provide proof of completion of an athletic training education program approved by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Supervisors affidavit for student athletic trainer (ATTACHMENT "A") SBI form and separate check for $8.00, check made payable to Treasurer, State of Maine Credit Card Application if authorizing payment of permit and application fees totaling $150.00.

Application Procedure

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Renewal Procedure

A Student Athletic Trainer permit may not be renewed and is valid for 6 months or upon failure to pass the National Athletic Trainers' Association examination, whichever occurs first.

About This Profession

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Our Purpose

The Legislature finds the practice of athletic training affects the public health, safety and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. The purpose of regulating athletic trainers is to protect the public from unqualified athletic trainers and from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed to use the title 'athletic trainer."

The primary responsibility of the Office is to review applicants for licensure for the practice of athletic training, as well as compile and maintain current information on licensed athletic trainers in the State of Maine.

Our Staff

For a complete list, please view our Staff Directory.

Contacting Us

Mail comments and inquiries to:

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Registration
#35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035

Call us at (207) 624-8612
TTY (Hearing Impaired) (207) 624-8563
Fax us at (207) 624-8637.

Laws

The State of Maine Legislature has developed a database of laws for all State agencies.

For the text of current Laws, 32 M.R.S.A, Chapter 1-A, please visit http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/32/chapdoc/0127A0.doc

Adverse Disciplinary Actions

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