It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 5-60-10 of the General Laws in Chapter 5-60 entitled "Athletic Trainers" is hereby amended to read as follows:

5-60-10. Qualifications of athletic trainers -- An applicant for an athletic trainer license must possess one of the following qualifications:

(1) Give proof of graduation from an accredited college or university and have met the following minimum athletic training curriculum requirements established by the board:

Completion of the following specific course requirements:

(i) Human Anatomy

(ii) Human Physiology

(iii) Physiology of Exercise

(iv) Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology

(v) Psychology (2 courses)

(vi) First Aid and CPR

(vii) Nutrition

(viii) Remedial Exercise

(ix) Personal, community, and School Health

(x) Techniques of Athletic Training

(xi) Advanced techniques of Athletic Training

(xii) Clinical Experience (1800 hours) over a minimum of a two-year period. in accordance with national standards and as approved by the director.

(2) Show proof acceptable to the board of education and experience of equal caliber to that specified in subdivision (1).

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.