Athletic Trainer / Minnesota
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Minnesota 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 Minnesota data shows for Athletic Trainers

Becoming a licensed athletic trainer in Minnesota means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 2,851 training hours, a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Minnesota regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Budget $120 to get started, plus $103 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
42/100
Athletic Trainer · Minnesota

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
2,851 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$120
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$52/yr
$103 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 Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,851 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$120
Renewal Fee
$103
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 Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota's requirements cover 2851 hours of education or training, the BOC Examination exam, and an initial fee of $120. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Minnesota? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in Minnesota means clearing the state's checklist: 2851 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Minnesota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Minnesota 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 Minnesota. Verify the specifics with the Minnesota licensing board.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Minnesota 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 Minnesota? ▼
To stay licensed as an athletic trainer in Minnesota, plan on 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $103.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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