Athletic Trainer / Georgia
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Georgia Athletic Trainer License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Prevents and treats injuries for athletes. Requires BOC examination.

What the Georgia data shows for Athletic Trainers

To practice as an athletic trainer in Georgia, the state licensing board requires 2,959 documented education or training hours, a passing score on BOC Examination. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Georgia's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

The initial price tag is $142, and renewal costs $119 every 2 years. 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.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
39/100
Athletic Trainer · Georgia

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
2,959 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$142
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$60/yr
$119 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 Georgia

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,959 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$142
Renewal Fee
$119
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 Georgia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Georgia? ▼
Georgia's requirements cover 2959 hours of education or training, the BOC Examination exam, and an initial fee of $142. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Georgia? ▼
Georgia licenses athletic trainers who complete its requirements (2959 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Georgia licensing board.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Georgia 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 Georgia. Verify the specifics with the Georgia licensing board.
Does Georgia require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Yes, Georgia requires a criminal background check as part of the athletic trainer licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in Georgia? ▼
To stay licensed as an athletic trainer in Georgia, plan on 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $119.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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

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