645—351.1(152D) Definitions. In addition to the definitions included in Iowa Code section 152D.1, the following definitions shall apply:
“Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired.
“Board” means the board of athletic training created under Iowa Code chapter 147.
“BOC” means the Board of Certification or its successor organization.
“Directing physician” means a physician who supervises the athletic training services provided by a licensed athletic trainer.
“Direction” means that a physician directs the performance of a licensed athletic trainer in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an athletic training service plan as set out in rule 645—351.6(152D). Direction shall not be construed as requiring the personal presence of that physician at each activity of the licensed athletic trainer. It is the responsibility of the licensed athletic trainer to ensure that the practice of athletic training is carried out only under the direction of a licensed physician.
“Endorsement” means the issuance of an Iowa license to practice athletic training to an applicant who is currently licensed in another state that has the same or similar qualifications to those required in Iowa.
“Grace period” means the 30-day period following expiration of a license when the license is still considered to be active. In order to renew a license during the grace period, a licensee is required to pay a late fee.
“Licensee” means any person licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of Iowa.
“License expiration date” means February 28 of each odd-numbered year.
“Mandatory reporter training” means the training on identifying and reporting child abuse or dependent adult abuse as required in Iowa Code sections 323.69 and 235B.16.
“Physical reconditioning” means the part of the practice of athletic training that combines physical treatment, rehabilitation and exercise and is carried out under the orders of a physician or physician assistant. Physical treatment is part of a service plan that includes but is not limited to the continued use of any of the following: cryotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, or the use of mechanical devices.
“Physician” means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, or podiatry under the laws of this state.
“Reactivate” or “reactivation” means the process as outlined in rule 645—351.15(17A,147,272C) by which an inactive license is restored to active status.
“Reinstatement” means the process as outlined in rule 645—11.31(272C). Once the license is reinstated, the licensee may apply for active status.
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