Athletic Trainer / Arizona
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Arizona Athletic Trainer License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Prevents and treats injuries for athletes. Requires BOC examination.

What the Arizona data shows for Athletic Trainers

Arizona's path to athletic trainer licensure runs through 3,332 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Arizona folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

The initial price tag is $216, and renewal costs $175 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 50-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
31/100
Athletic Trainer · Arizona

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
3,332 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$216
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$88/yr
$175 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 Arizona

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
3,332 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$216
Renewal Fee
$175
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 Arizona licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Arizona? ▼
Arizona requires 3332 education/training hours, passing an exam (BOC Examination), and an initial fee of $216. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Arizona? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in Arizona means clearing the state's checklist: 3332 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Arizona licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Arizona from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for athletic trainers: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Arizona licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Arizona require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Arizona does require a background check before issuing an athletic trainer license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in Arizona? ▼
Arizona ties continued athletic trainer licensure to 50 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $175 renewal fee.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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