Athletic Trainer / Indiana
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Indiana 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 Indiana data shows for Athletic Trainers

To practice as an athletic trainer in Indiana, the state licensing board requires 2,932 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 Indiana's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Budget $136 to get started, plus $115 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, athletic trainers should know: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
40/100
Athletic Trainer · Indiana

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
2,932 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$136
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$58/yr
$115 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 Indiana

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,932 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$136
Renewal Fee
$115
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 Indiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Indiana? ▼
In Indiana, the license path calls for 2932 education/training hours, a passing score on BOC Examination, and a $136 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Indiana? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in Indiana means clearing the state's checklist: 2932 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Indiana licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Indiana 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 Indiana licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Indiana require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the athletic trainer licensing process in Indiana. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in Indiana? ▼
To stay licensed as an athletic trainer in Indiana, plan on 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $115.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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