TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF MEDICINE
Final Regulation
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Medicine is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with Chapters 553 and 561 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly, which exempt the actions of the board relating to the initial adoption of regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the acts; however, the board is required to provide an opportunity for public comment on regulations prior to their adoption.
Title of Regulation: 18VAC85-120. Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers (amending 18VAC85-120-50; adding 18VAC85-120-51).
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2912.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
Agency Contact: Erin Barrett, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Health Professions, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 750-3912, fax (804) 915-0382, or email erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov.
Summary:
Pursuant to Chapters 553 and 561 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly, the amendments add a licensure by endorsement pathway for athletic trainers.
18VAC85-120-50. Requirements for initial licensure.
An applicant for initial licensure shall submit evidence of meeting the following requirements for licensure on forms provided by the board:
1. A completed application and fee as prescribed in 18VAC85-130-150;
2. Verification of professional activity as required on the application form;
3. Evidence of current NATABOC certification; and
4. If licensed or certified in any other jurisdiction, documentation of practice as an athletic trainer and verification as to whether there has been any disciplinary action taken or pending in that jurisdiction.
18VAC85-120-51. Requirements for licensure by endorsement.
An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall submit the following:
1. Evidence of a current, active license in a United States jurisdiction or Canada that is in good standing;
2. A completed application and fee;
3. Evidence of a current, active national certification recognized by the board; and
4. A current report from the National Practitioner Data Bank.
VA.R. Doc. No. R26-8594; Filed May 12, 2026