CODE OF VIRGINIA

EXCEPTIONS TO ATHLETIC TRAINER LICENSURE (§ 54.1-2957.6)

A. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit any
individual from providing first aid, nor any coach, physical education
instructor or other person from (i) conducting or assisting with exercise or
conditioning programs or classes within the scope of their duties as employees
or volunteers or (ii) applying protective taping to an uninjured body part.

B. The requirements for licensure of athletic trainers shall not prevent student
athletic trainers from practicing athletic training under the supervision and
control of a licensed athletic trainer pursuant to regulations promulgated by
the Board.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 54.1-2957.4 and 54.1-2957.5, any
person who, prior to June 30, 2004, is employed in Virginia as an athletic
trainer, or in the performance of his employment duties engages in the practice
of athletic training and is certified pursuant to this section and §§
54.1-2957.4 and 54.1-2957.5 as such statutes were in effect on June 30, 2004,
shall not be required to obtain a license from the Board to continue to be so
employed until July 1, 2005.

HISTORY: 1999, cc. 639, 682, 747; 2001, c. 61; 2003, c. 529; 2004, c. 669.