The secretary recognizes and approves these educational programs:
(1) Courses of instruction conducted by schools that have obtained accreditation of the program in athletic training from the commission on accreditation of athletic training education (CAATE) or its predecessor or successor organization as approved by the secretary; or
(2) Completion of a bachelors or advanced degree attained prior to January 1, 2004, including at a minimum:
(a) Course work in:
(i) Health, such as, nutrition, drugs/substance abuse, health education, personal health and wellness or a course in pathology or pathophysiology or pharmacology is considered an acceptable substitution;
(ii) Human anatomy;
(iii) Kinesiology/biomechanics;
(iv) Human physiology;
(v) Physiology of exercise;
(vi) Basic and advanced athletic training; and
(b) Completion of an internship with a minimum of 1,500 practical hours under direct supervision of a National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certified athletic trainer.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.250.020. 08-11-060, § 246-916-020, filed 5/16/08, effective 7/1/08.]