Athletic Trainer / Idaho
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Idaho 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 Idaho data shows for Athletic Trainers

To practice as an athletic trainer in Idaho, the state licensing board requires 2,635 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 Idaho's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Budget $77 to get started, plus $70 at each renewal 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

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

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
2,635 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$77
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B
$35/yr
$70 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 Idaho

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,635 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$77
Renewal Fee
$70
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 Idaho licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Idaho? ▼
Idaho requires 2635 education/training hours, passing an exam (BOC Examination), and an initial fee of $77. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Idaho? ▼
Idaho licenses athletic trainers who complete its requirements (2635 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Idaho licensing board.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Idaho from another state? ▼
For athletic trainers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Idaho licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Idaho require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Idaho 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 Idaho? ▼
Licensed athletic trainers in Idaho must complete 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $70.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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