Athletic Trainer / Maine
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Maine Athletic Trainer License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Prevents and treats injuries for athletes. Requires BOC examination.

What the Maine data shows for Athletic Trainers

Maine's path to athletic trainer licensure runs through 2,527 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Maine folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Budget $55 to get started, plus $54 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
56/100
Athletic Trainer · Maine

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
2,527 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A
$55
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B+
$27/yr
$54 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 Maine

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,527 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$55
Renewal Fee
$54
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 Maine licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Maine? ▼
Maine requires 2527 education/training hours, passing an exam (BOC Examination), and an initial fee of $55. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Maine? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in Maine means clearing the state's checklist: 2527 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Maine licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Maine 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 Maine licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Maine require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Yes, Maine 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 Maine? ▼
Licensed athletic trainers in Maine must complete 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $54.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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