Athletic Trainer / Arkansas
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Arkansas Athletic Trainer License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Prevents and treats injuries for athletes. Requires BOC examination.

What the Arkansas data shows for Athletic Trainers

Arkansas's path to athletic trainer licensure runs through 2,743 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Arkansas folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Upfront cost is $99, with renewal running $86 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 50 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
46/100
Athletic Trainer · Arkansas

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
2,743 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$99
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C+
$43/yr
$86 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 Arkansas

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,743 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$99
Renewal Fee
$86
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 Arkansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas's requirements cover 2743 hours of education or training, the BOC Examination exam, and an initial fee of $99. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Arkansas? ▼
To become a licensed athletic trainer in Arkansas, you must meet the state's requirements including 2743 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Arkansas licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Arkansas from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for athletic trainers nationally works like this: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Arkansas. Verify the specifics with the Arkansas licensing board.
Does Arkansas require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for athletic trainer licensing in Arkansas. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in Arkansas? ▼
Licensed athletic trainers in Arkansas must complete 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $86.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

  • See how Arkansas'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 Arkansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Arkansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Arkansas 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.