South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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Bill 3899

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 18, 2006

H. 3899

Introduced by Reps. Cato, Cooper, Anthony, Duncan, Hayes, Jennings, M.A. Pitts and W.D. Smith

S. Printed 5/18/06--S.

Read the first time May 10, 2005.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3899) to amend Section 44-75-50, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to requirements for athletic trainer certification, so as to provide an applicant must, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

HARVEY S. PEELER, JR. for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 44-75-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETIC TRAINER CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN APPLICANT MUST PASS THE NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINER'S BOARD OF CERTIFICATION, INC., EXAMINATION AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING SPECIFIC BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR FOUR YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 44-75-50 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 44-75-50.    An applicant for an athletic trainer certification must pass the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., (BOC) examination and:

(a) have met the athletic training curriculum requirements of a college or university and give proof by means of a certified transcript; or.

(b) have a B.S. degree in physical or corrective therapy with a minor in physical education or health which includes a basic athletic training course and have spent at least two academic years working under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer; or

(c) have earned a four-year college degree with appropriate academic courses and have completed two years working under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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