The mandate of the Athletic Training Advisory Committee is to protect the public's health and safety and to promote the welfare of the state by regulating the competency and quality of professional health care providers under its jurisdiction. The committee accomplishes this through a variety of activities working with the Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance division.
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Description
The committee consists of five members. Four members of the committee must be athletic trainers licensed and residing in this state, must have not less than 5 years’ experience in the practice of athletic training, and must be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The fifth member must be appointed from the public at large, and have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services.
The committee may, at the request of the secretary:
- Provide advice on matters, such as applications for licenses.
- Approve an examination required for licensure.
- Recommend rules in accordance with the administrative procedure act, relating to standards for appropriateness of athletic training care.
Reimbursement and compensation:
- Reasonable allowances will be provided to cover reasonable and necessary subsistence and lodging expenses while engaged on official business.
- Each member is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars for each day during which the member attends an official meeting of the group or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group.
The committee meets about twice a year. Historically, meetings have been scheduled in May and December during business hours.
If you are interested in applying for an appointment to the Athletic Training Advisory Committee, see our website. Select the "Application – Secretary Appointed." Note on the application that you are applying for the Athletic Training Advisory Committee.
- Committee Members
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Name and term expiration date of members
Members Term Expires Kenneth Ahlstrom III, athletic trainer September 15, 2028 Craig Bennett, athletic trainer, vice chairperson June 30, 2027 Courtney Peart, athletic trainer September 15, 2028 Kasandra Hildenbrand, athletic trainer, chairperson June 30, 2027 Kirk Westre, public member September 18, 2027 - Committee Meetings
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Committee Meetings
All meetings start at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Date and Location Activity Documents February 22, 2027
Department of Health
Town Center 2
111 Israel Rd. S.E., Room 164
Tumwater, WA 98501Microsoft Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 297 983 625 742 762
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Phone conference ID: 516 554 557#Regular Meeting August 23, 2027
Department of Health
Town Center 2
111 Israel Rd. S.E., Room 153
Tumwater, WA 98501Microsoft Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 244 767 867 234 146
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Phone conference ID: 669 106 07#Regular Meeting - Meeting Minutes
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