PDFWAC 246-916-070

Medications.

(1) An athletic trainer licensed under chapter 18.250 RCW may, for the practice of athletic training:
(a) Purchase, store, and administer over-the-counter medications as prescribed by an authorized healthcare practitioner;
(b) Purchase, store, and administer medications as prescribed by an authorized healthcare practitioner, if the athletic trainer has completed an accredited training program on the topic of pharmacology and medication administration. The athletic trainer shall only purchase, store, and administer medications in accordance with the accredited training program completed.
(2) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Accredited training program on the topic of pharmacology and medication administration" includes:
(i) Coursework on pharmacology and medication administration within an accredited athletic training program approved under WAC 246-916-020;
(ii) Board of certification for the athletic trainer (BOC) approved Category A continuing education on the topic of pharmacology and medication administration;
(iii) BOC approved Category C postcertification college and university coursework on the topic of pharmacology and medication administration;
(iv) Other accredited training programs on the topic of pharmacology and medication administration.
(b) "Over-the-counter medications" has the same meaning as RCW 69.60.020, and also includes vitamins.
(c) "Medications" means legend drugs as defined under RCW 69.41.010, and does not include controlled substances as defined under RCW 69.50.101.
(3) Athletic trainers shall follow other medication limitations and requirements in RCW 18.250.110.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.250.020, 18.250.030, and 2023 c 143. WSR 24-13-115, § 246-916-070, filed 6/20/24, effective 7/21/24.]