Athletic Trainer / Alaska
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Alaska Athletic Trainer License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Prevents and treats injuries for athletes. Requires BOC examination.

What the Alaska data shows for Athletic Trainers

Alaska sets the entry bar for athletic trainers at 2,649 training hours and a passing score on BOC Examination. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Alaska's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

The initial price tag is $80, and renewal costs $72 every 2 years. Maintaining the license requires 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

For athletic trainers, the reciprocity picture is: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
51/100
Athletic Trainer · Alaska

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
2,649 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$80
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$36/yr
$72 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
25.0 hrs/yr
50 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,649 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$80
Renewal Fee
$72
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
50 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alaska licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Alaska? ▼
In Alaska, the license path calls for 2649 education/training hours, a passing score on BOC Examination, and a $80 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Alaska? ▼
Alaska licenses athletic trainers who complete its requirements (2649 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Alaska licensing board.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Alaska from another state? ▼
Athletic Trainer licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Alaska require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the athletic trainer licensing process in Alaska. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in Alaska? ▼
Alaska ties continued athletic trainer licensure to 50 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $72 renewal fee.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

Athletic Trainer in Alaska, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an athletic trainer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alaska's athletic trainer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Athletic Trainer in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state athletic trainer license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Alaska's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Alaska overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Alaska licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.