Athletic Trainer / Hawaii
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Hawaii 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 Hawaii data shows for Athletic Trainers

Hawaii's path to athletic trainer licensure runs through 3,289 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Hawaii folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Budget $208 to get started, plus $168 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 50-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
32/100
Athletic Trainer · Hawaii

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
3,289 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$208
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$84/yr
$168 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 Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
3,289 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$208
Renewal Fee
$168
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 Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii's requirements cover 3289 hours of education or training, the BOC Examination exam, and an initial fee of $208. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii licenses athletic trainers who complete its requirements (3289 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Hawaii licensing board.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Hawaii 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 Hawaii licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for athletic trainer licensing in Hawaii. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii ties continued athletic trainer licensure to 50 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $168 renewal fee.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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