DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULTORY AFFAIRS  
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE  
ATHLETIC TRAINERS – GENERAL RULES  
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory  
affairs by sections 16145, 16148, 16178, 16186, 16204, 16205, 16215, 16287, 17904, and  
17905 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, 333.16178,  
333.16186, 333.16204, 333.16205, 333.16215, 333.16287, 333.17904, and 333.17905  
and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL  
338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)  
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS  
R 338.1301 Definitions.  
Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:  
(a) "Board" means the Michigan athletic trainer board.  
(b) “BOC” means the Board of Certification, Inc.  
(c) "Code" means the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.  
(d) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.  
(e) “Emergency cardiac care” means training in the performance or use of adult  
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), pediatric CPR, second rescuer CPR, automated  
external defibrillator, airway management, and barrier devices.  
(2) Terms defined in the code have the same meanings when used in these rules.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 23, 2023.  
R 338.1302 Telehealth services.  
Rule 2. (1) Consent for treatment must be obtained before providing a telehealth service  
pursuant to section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284.  
(2) Evidence of consent for treatment must be maintained in a client’s medical record.  
(3) An athletic trainer providing any telehealth service shall do both of the following:  
(a) Act within the scope of his or her practice.  
(b) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional health care service.  
History: 2021 AACS.  
PART 2. LICENSURE  
R 338.1303 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking;  
requirements.  
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Rule 3. (1) Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual  
licensed or seeking licensure shall have completed training in identifying victims of  
human trafficking that meets the following standards:  
(a) Training content must cover all of the following:  
(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in this state or the United  
States.  
(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.  
(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for  
adults and minors.  
(iv) Resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.  
(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:  
(i) Training offered by a nationally recognized or state-recognized, health-related  
organization.  
(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.  
(iii) Training obtained in an educational program that has been approved by the board  
for initial licensure, or by a college or university.  
(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human trafficking  
that meets the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer  
review journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific journal.  
(c) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:  
(i) Teleconference or webinar.  
(ii) Online presentation.  
(iii) Live presentation.  
(iv) Printed or electronic media.  
(2) The department may select and audit a sample of individuals and request  
documentation of proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, an  
individual shall provide an acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of  
the following:  
(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the  
date, provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.  
(b) A self-certification statement by an individual. The certification statement must  
include the individual’s name and either of the following:  
(i) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date,  
training provider name, and name of training.  
(ii) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of  
article, author, publication name of peer review journal, health care journal, or  
professional or scientific journal, and date, volume, and issue of publication, as  
applicable.  
History: 2016 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 23, 2023.  
R 338.1305 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS.  
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R 338.1309 Licensure by examination.  
Rule 9. An applicant for an athletic trainer license by examination shall submit a  
completed application on a form provided by the department with the requisite fee. In  
addition to satisfying the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the  
code, the applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements:  
(a) Have graduated from an athletic training program that satisfies the requirements of R  
338.1354.  
(b) Have passed the examination adopted in R 338.1325.  
(c) Have successfully completed emergency cardiac care training from a program that  
satisfies the requirements of R 338.1355 within 3 years before licensure and hold an  
unexpired emergency cardiac care certification.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 23, 2023.  
R 338.1313 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS.  
R 338.1317 Licensure by endorsement.  
Rule 17. An applicant for an athletic trainer license by endorsement shall submit a  
completed application on a form provided by the department with the requisite fee. In  
addition to satisfying the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the  
code, the applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements:  
(a) Be licensed, registered, or certified as an athletic trainer in another state of the  
United States or licensed in a province of Canada immediately preceding the application  
for licensure.  
(b) Provide verification that he or she holds a current, valid BOC certification, which  
includes verification from the BOC showing that disciplinary proceedings are not  
pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.  
(c) Have successfully completed emergency cardiac care training from a program that  
satisfies the requirements of R 338.1355 within 3 years before licensure by endorsement  
and hold an unexpired emergency cardiac care certification.  
(d) Comply with both of the following:  
(i) Disclose each license, registration, or certification in a health profession or specialty  
issued by any other state, the United States military, the federal government, or another  
country on the application form.  
(ii) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which  
include verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not  
pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 23, 2023.  
R 338.1321 Licensure of foreign-trained applicants.  
Rule 21. (1) If an applicant was foreign-trained and does not meet the requirements of  
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R 338.1309 or R 338.1317, then the applicant shall submit a completed application on a  
form provided by the department with the requisite fee, and in addition to satisfying the  
requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, satisfy all of the  
following requirements:  
(a) Provide verification that the applicant holds a national licensure, registration,  
certification, or other athletic training professional endorsement recognized by the BOC,  
which includes verification from the BOC showing that disciplinary proceedings are not  
pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.  
(b) Pass the examination adopted in R 338.1325.  
(c) Have successfully completed emergency cardiac care training from a program that  
satisfies the requirements of R 338.1355 within 3 years before licensure and hold an  
unexpired emergency cardiac care certification.  
(d) Comply with both of the following:  
(i) Disclose each license, registration, or certification in a health profession or  
specialty issued by any other state, the United States military, the federal government, or  
another country on the application form.  
(ii) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which  
include verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not  
pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.  
(2) If an applicant holds current certification in good standing by the BOC, the applicant  
is presumed to have satisfied the requirements of subrules (1)(a) and (1)(b) of this rule.  
The applicant’s certification must be verified by the BOC. Verification from the BOC  
must show that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and  
sanctions are not in force at the time of application.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 23, 2023.  
R 338.1321a Rescinded.  
History: 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.1325 Licensed athletic trainer examination; adoption; passing scores.  
Rule 25. The board adopts the BOC athletic trainer credentialing examination that is  
scored by the Scantron Corporation or its successor organization. A passing score on the  
examination is the passing score determined by the BOC.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.1329 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS.  
R 338.1333 Rescinded.  
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History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS.  
R 338.1337 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.  
R 338.1341 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.  
R 338.1345 Relicensure.  
Rule 45. (1) An applicant for relicensure whose Michigan license has lapsed, under the  
provisions of section 16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, as applicable, may be  
relicensed by complying with the requirements of the code, the rules promulgated and  
under code, and the following requirements as noted by (√):  
(a) For an applicant who has let his or her Michigan  
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license lapse and who does not hold a current and valid less than 3 years or  
license, registration, certification, or other athletic  
training professional endorsement recognized by the  
BOC to practice as an athletic trainer or other athletic  
training professional recognized by the BOC for  
certification in another state of the United States,  
province of Canada, or other country:  
years  
more  
(i)  
Submit a completed application on a form  
provided by the department, together with the  
requisite fee.  
√
√
√
√
(ii) Establish that he or she is of good moral  
character.  
(iii) Submit fingerprints as required in section  
16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.  
√
√
(iv) Establish that he or she holds a current, valid  
BOC certification.  
√
√
(v) Have successfully completed emergency cardiac  
care training from a program that satisfies the  
requirements of R 338.1355 within 3 years  
before relicensure and hold an unexpired  
emergency cardiac care certification.  
√
(vi) Have completed 75 hours of approved CE  
credits, as provided under R 338.1357, during  
the 3 years immediately preceding relicensure.  
(vii) An applicant who is or has ever been licensed,  
registered, or certified in a health profession or  
√
√
√
√
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specialty by any other state, the United States  
military, the federal government, or another  
country, shall do both of the following:  
(A) Disclose each license, registration, or  
certification on the application form.  
(B) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2)  
of the code, MCL 333.16174, which include  
verification from the issuing entity showing that  
disciplinary proceedings are not pending against  
the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the  
time of application.  
(b) For an applicant who has let his or her Michigan  
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license lapse and who holds a current and valid license, less than 3 years or  
registration, certification, or other athletic training  
professional endorsement recognized by the BOC to  
practice as an athletic trainer or other athletic training  
professional recognized by the BOC for certification in  
another state of the United States, province of Canada,  
or other country:  
years  
more  
(i)  
Submit a completed application on a form  
provided by the department, together with the  
requisite fee.  
√
√
√
√
(ii) Establish that he or she is of good moral  
character.  
(iii) Submit fingerprints as required in section  
16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.  
√
√
(iv) Establish that he or she holds a current, valid  
BOC certification.  
√
√
(v) Have successfully completed emergency cardiac  
training from a program that satisfies the  
requirements of R 338.1355 within 3 years  
before relicensure and hold an unexpired  
emergency cardiac care certification.  
√
(vi) Have completed 75 hours of approved CE  
credits, as provided under R 338.1357, during  
the 3 years immediately preceding relicensure.  
(vii) An applicant who is or has ever been licensed,  
registered, or certified in a health profession or  
specialty by any other state, the United States  
military, the federal government, or another  
country, shall do both of the following:  
√
√
√
√
(A) Disclose each license, registration, or  
certification on the application form.  
(B) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2)  
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of the code, MCL 333.16174, which include  
verification from the issuing entity showing that  
disciplinary proceedings are not pending against  
the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the  
time of application.  
(2) If relicensure is granted and it is determined that a sanction has been imposed by  
another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, the  
disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of  
the code, MCL 333.16174.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 23, 2023.  
R 338.1349 License renewal requirements; adoption of BOC continuing education  
standards.  
Rule 49. (1) Until the end of the applicant’s current renewal cycle, an applicant for  
license renewal shall satisfy the requirements of R 338.7001 to R 338.7005 and both of  
the following requirements within the 3-year renewal cycle:  
(a) Complete emergency cardiac care training from a program that satisfies the  
requirements of R 338.1355 and hold an unexpired emergency cardiac care certification.  
(b) Before the expiration date of the license, complete a total of 75 hours of continuing  
education that comply with R 338.1357, including a minimum of 3 hours of continuing  
education hours in pain and symptom management, as required under section 16204 of  
the code, MCL 333.16204.  
(2) Beginning with the licensee’s first renewal cycle following promulgation of these  
rules, an applicant for license renewal shall satisfy the requirements of R 338.7001 to R  
338.7005 and both of the following:  
(a) The continuing education standards established by the BOC in the publication titled  
Certification Maintenance Requirements for Certified Athletic Trainers, Reporting Period  
Ending December 31, 2021, which are adopted by reference in these rules as required  
under section 17905(2) of the code, MCL 333.17905. This document is available free of  
charge  
from  
the  
BOC  
at  
https://bocatc.org/athletic-trainers/maintain-  
certification/continuing-education/continuing-education or at a cost of 10 cents per page  
from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional  
Licensing at 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.  
(b) As a part of the continuing education required under subpart (a) of this subrule,  
complete a minimum of 3 hours of continuing education in pain and symptom  
management, as required under section 16204 of the code, MCL 333.16204.  
(3) Submission of an application for renewal of a license constitutes the applicant's  
certification of compliance with this rule.  
(4) The board may require the licensee to submit evidence to demonstrate compliance  
with this rule.  
(5) The licensee shall retain documentation of satisfying the requirements of this rule for  
a period of 4 years from the date of applying for license renewal.  
(6) A request for a waiver under section 16205 of the code, MCL 333.16205, must be  
received by the department before the expiration date of the license.  
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History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 23, 2023.  
R 338.1353 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS.  
PART 3. EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION  
PROGRAMS  
R 338.1354 Educational program standards; adoption by reference.  
Rule 54. (1) The board adopts by reference the standards for accrediting athletic training  
programs adopted by the Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education  
(CAATE) in the document entitled “Standards for the Accreditation of Professional  
Athletic Training Programs,” July 1, 2012, as revised February 16, 2018, which is  
available at no cost from the CAATE website, at http://www.caate.net. An athletic  
training program that is accredited by CAATE is approved by the board.  
(2) The board adopts by reference the procedures and criteria for recognizing  
accrediting organizations of the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA),  
effective September 24, 2018, and the procedures and criteria for recognizing accrediting  
agencies of the United States Department of Education, effective July 1, 2010, as  
contained in 34 CFR part 602 (2010). The CHEA recognition standards may be obtained  
from CHEA, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20036-1110, or from  
the council’s website at http://www.chea.org at no cost. The federal recognition criteria  
may be obtained at no cost from the United States Department of Education’s website at:  
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OPE/index.html.  
(3) Copies of the standards and criteria adopted by reference in this rule are available for  
inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Michigan Board of  
Athletic Trainers, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of  
Professional Licensing, 611 W. Ottawa St., P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.  
History: 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.1355 Approved emergency cardiac care training.  
Rule 55. (1) The board approves emergency cardiac care training offered or approved by  
the following organizations:  
(a) American Red Cross.  
(b) American Heart Association.  
(c) National Safety Council.  
(d) American Safety and Health Institute.  
(e) Emergency Care and Safety Institute.  
(2) The board adopts by reference the standards for certification in basic and advanced  
cardiac life support set forth by the American Heart Association in the standards and  
guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care for professional  
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providers and published in "2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care ("Circulation,"  
Volume 142, Issue 16 Supplement 2, October 20, 2020). A copy of the guidelines for  
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care may be obtained from the  
American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231 or from the  
association's  
website  
at  
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/epub/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000929 at no cost. A  
copy of this document is available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per  
page from the Michigan Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of  
Professional Licensing, 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan  
48909.  
(3) An organization that provides training that uses the standards specified in subrule (2)  
of this rule is considered an approved provider.  
History: 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
PART 4. CONTINUING EDUCATION  
R 338.1357  
Limitations for accumulating continuing education; approved  
continuing education.  
Rule 57. (1) Until the end of the applicant’s current renewal cycle, a licensee who  
accumulates the 75 hours of continuing education required pursuant to R 338.1349 for the  
renewal of an athletic trainer license is subject to all of the following limitations:  
(a) A licensee may not accumulate more than 12 credit hours of continuing education  
during 1 24-hour period.  
(b) A licensee may not carry forward the continuing education hours earned during 1  
renewal cycle to the next renewal cycle for activities listed in subrule (5)(b) to (g) of this  
rule.  
(c) A licensee may not earn continuing education credit for completing a program or  
activity that is identical or substantially identical to a program or activity for which the  
licensee has already earned credit during the same renewal cycle.  
(d) A licensee may not earn more than 50 hours of continuing education per renewal  
cycle for activities listed in subrule (5)(d) to (g) of this rule.  
(2) Approved courses for accumulating continuing education hours in pain and  
symptom management, as required in R 338.1349(1)(b) or R 338.1349(2)(b), as  
applicable, include, but are not limited to, courses in behavior management, psychology  
of pain, pharmacology, behavior modification, stress management, clinical applications,  
and drug interventions as they relate to professional practice.  
(3) Until the end of the applicant’s current renewal cycle, the board approves and adopts  
by reference the standards of the BOC set forth in the publication titled “Practice  
Analysis, 7th Edition, Outline: Domains and Tasks,” effective for April 2017 exam and  
January 1, 2018 continuing education. This document is available free of charge from the  
BOC  
at  
https://bocatc.org/system/document_versions/versions/24/original/boc-pa7-  
content-outline-20170612.pdf?1497279231 or at a cost of 10 cents per page from the  
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Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing at  
611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.  
(4) Until the end of the applicant’s current renewal cycle, any continuing education  
program approved by the BOC is considered approved by the board.  
(5) Until the end of the applicant’s current renewal cycle, the board approves all of the  
following for continuing education credit:  
Activity and Proof of Completion  
Number of continuing education hours  
granted/permitted for each activity  
(a) Maintenance of BOC certification during each Seventy five hours of continuing  
year of the renewal cycle.  
education are earned for this activity in  
each renewal cycle.  
If audited, the licensee shall provide evidence  
from the BOC that the licensee held a valid  
BOC certification during each year of the  
renewal cycle.  
(b) Attendance at or participation in a continuing The number of continuing education  
education program or activity related to the hours earned for a specific program or  
practice of athletic training, which includes but activity is the number of hours approved  
is not limited to, live and in person programs; by the sponsor or the approving  
interactive or monitored teleconference, audio- organization for the specific program or  
conference, or web-based programs; online activity.  
programs; and journal articles or other self-  
study programs approved or offered by any of  
the following:  
The BOC.  
Another state or provincial board of athletic  
trainers.  
A state or provincial board related to the  
practice of medicine, osteopathic medicine and  
surgery, or physical therapy.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a  
letter or certificate of completion showing the  
licensee’s name, number of continuing  
education hours earned, sponsor name or the  
name of the organization that approved the  
program or other activity for which the  
continuing education credit was given, and the  
date on which the program or activity was  
completed.  
(c) Initial presentation of continuing education Ten hours of continuing education credit  
program related to the practice of athletic are earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of  
trainer to a state, regional, national, or presentation. No additional credit is  
international athletic training organization.  
earned for preparation of a presentation.  
A maximum of 50 hours of continuing  
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To receive credit, the presentation must not be education may be earned for this activity  
a part of the licensee’s regular job description in each renewal cycle.  
and must be approved or offered for continuing  
education credit by any of the following:  
Another state or provincial board of athletic  
trainers.  
A state or provincial board related to the  
practice of medicine, osteopathic medicine and  
surgery, or physical therapy.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of  
the presentation notice or advertisement  
showing the date of the presentation, the  
licensee’s name listed as a presenter, and the  
name of the organization that approved or  
offered the presentation for continuing  
education credit.  
(d) Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, Ten hours of continuing education are  
poster,  
scientific  
paper,  
or  
clinical earned for serving as a primary presenter.  
demonstration to an athletic training Five hours of continuing education are  
organization.  
earned for serving as a secondary  
presenter. No additional credit is granted  
To receive credit, the presentation must not be for preparation of the presentation. The  
part of the licensee’s regular job description or maximum number of credit hours  
performed in the normal course of the permitted per renewal cycle for this  
licensee’s employment.  
activity is subject to subrule (1)(d) of this  
rule.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of  
the document presented with evidence of  
presentation or a letter from the program  
sponsor verifying the length and date of the  
presentation.  
(e) Initial publication of an article related to the Fifteen hours of continuing education are  
practice of athletic training in a peer-reviewed earned for serving as a primary author.  
journal.  
Ten hours of continuing education are  
earned for serving as a secondary author.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of The maximum number of credit hours  
the publication that identifies the licensee as permitted per renewal cycle for this  
the author of the publication or an acceptance activity is subject to subrule (1)(d) of this  
letter.  
rule.  
(f) Initial publication of a chapter related to the Ten hours of continuing education are  
practice of athletic training in any of the earned for serving as a primary or  
following:  
contributing author. The maximum  
number of credit hours permitted per  
renewal cycle for this activity is subject  
A professional or health care textbook.  
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A peer-reviewed textbook.  
A book related to the practice of athletic  
training.  
to subrule (1)(d) of this rule.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of  
the publication that identifies the licensee as  
the author or a publication acceptance letter.  
(g) Passing an academic course or residency Ten hours of continuing education are  
program related to the practice of athletic earned for each course. A maximum of  
training that is offered by either of the 50 hours per renewal cycle may be  
following:  
earned for this activity.  
An athletic training program that satisfies the  
standards adopted in R 338.1354(1).  
A higher education institution accredited by an  
organization that satisfies the standards of R  
338.1354(2).  
If audited, a licensee shall submit a copy of the  
transcript showing credit hours of the  
academic course related to athletic training.  
(6) Beginning with the licensee’s first renewal cycle following promulgation of these  
rules, an applicant for license renewal shall comply with all BOC continuing education  
standards adopted by reference in R 338.1349(2)(a). If audited, the licensee shall provide  
evidence of 1 of the following:  
(a) Verification from the BOC that the renewal applicant held a valid BOC  
certification during each year of the renewal cycle.  
(b) Proof that during the 3-year license renewal cycle the renewal applicant completed  
the BOC continuing education standards for the renewal of a 2-year certification and the  
BOC requirements for the renewal of a 1-year certification. The proof must be a copy of  
the letter or certificate issued by the BOC-approved continuing education provider, which  
must include all of the following:  
(i) The participant’s name.  
(ii) The number of continuing education hours earned.  
(iii) The sponsor’s name and BOC approval number.  
(iv) The date or dates the licensee participated in the program or activity.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 23, 2023.  
R 338.1361 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
R 338.1365 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS.  
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PART 5. DELEGATION AND ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF  
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS  
R 338.1369 Delegation and supervision; requirements.  
Rule 69. (1) Pursuant to section 16215(1) of the code, MCL 333.16215, a licensee may  
delegate the performance of an athletic training act, task, or function if the licensee  
maintains a record of the name of the individual to whom the act, task, or function was  
delegated. The record must be maintained pursuant to section 16213 of the code, MCL  
333.16213.  
(2) The licensee shall provide direct supervision if the licensee delegates an act, task, or  
function related to the practice of athletic training to a delegatee who is unlicensed or  
licensed and the act, task, or function does not fall within the delegatee’s licensed scope  
of practice. As used in this subrule, “direct supervision” means the licensee is physically  
present and immediately available for face-to-face direction and supervision at the time  
the act, task, or function is performed and the licensee has direct contact with the  
individual upon whom the act, task, or function was performed.  
(3) A licensee shall not delegate a job, task, or function to a secondary-school student  
that requires the secondary-school student to engage in the practice of athletic training.  
(4) At any given time, the number of unlicensed individuals to whom a licensee may  
provide direct supervision must not exceed 8 individuals.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 23, 2023.  
R 338.1373 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS.  
R 338.1377 Rescinded.  
History: 2010 AACS; 2017 AACS.  
R 338.1378 Professional standards.  
Rule 78. (1) The board adopts by reference the BOC’s “Standards of Professional  
Practice” effective January 2021. The standards are available, free of charge on the  
agency’s website at: https://bocatc.org/public-protection/standards-discipline/standards-  
discipline/standards-of-professional-practice, or a copy may be obtained at a cost of 10  
cents per page, from the Board of Athletic Trainers, Department of Licensing and  
Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing, 611 W. Ottawa St., P.O. Box  
30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.  
(2) A licensee shall comply with the standards adopted in subrule (1) of this rule.  
History: 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
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