2023 West Virginia Code › Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations › Article 20A. Athletic Trainers › §30-20A-11. Exemptions From Licensure

The following persons are exempt from licensing requirements under the provisions of this article:
(1) A person who practices athletic training pursuant to a course of study at an institution of higher learning including, but not limited to, activities conducted at the institution of higher learning and activities conducted outside the institution if under the direct supervision of a licensed athletic trainer;
(2) An athletic trainer who practices athletic training in the United States armed services, United States Public Health Service or Veterans Administration pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers;
(3) An athletic trainer who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed to practice athletic training in another country if that person is teaching, demonstrating, or providing athletic training services in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 calendar days in a calendar year;
(4) An athletic trainer who is licensed in another state if that person is consulting;
(5) An athletic trainer who is licensed in another jurisdiction, if that person by contract or employment is providing athletic training to individuals affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic organizations, or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing, or performing in the state for no more than 60 calendar days in a calendar year;
(6) An athletic trainer who is licensed in another jurisdiction who enters this state to provide athletic training during a declared local, state, or national disaster or emergency. This exemption applies for no longer than 60 calendar days in a calendar year following the declaration of the emergency. The athletic trainer shall notify the board of his or her intent to practice;
(7) An athletic trainer licensed in another jurisdiction who is forced to leave his or her residence or place of employment due to a declared local, state, or national disaster or emergency and due to the displacement seeks to practice as an athletic trainer. This exemption applies for no longer than 60 calendar days in a calendar year following the declaration of the emergency. The athletic trainer shall notify the board of his or her intent to practice;
(8) Nothing in this article may be construed to prohibit or otherwise limit the use of the term "athletic trainer" in secondary school settings by persons who were practicing athletic training under a West Virginia Board of Education Athletic Certification, provided the practice is in accordance with Board of Education policy in effect prior to July 1, 2011: Provided, That this provision only applies to persons practicing athletic training certified by the West Virginia Board of Education prior to July 1, 2011, and any additional persons practicing athletic training excluding these specified individuals, shall meet the provisions of this article; and
(9) Nothing contained in this article prohibits a person from practicing within his or her scope of practice as authorized by law.