Athletic Trainer / Missouri
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Missouri Athletic Trainer License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Prevents and treats injuries for athletes. Requires BOC examination.

What the Missouri data shows for Athletic Trainers

Missouri sets the entry bar for athletic trainers at 2,838 training hours and a passing score on BOC Examination. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Missouri's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

The initial price tag is $118, and renewal costs $101 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 50-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
42/100
Athletic Trainer · Missouri

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
2,838 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$118
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$51/yr
$101 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 Missouri

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,838 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$118
Renewal Fee
$101
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 Missouri licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Missouri? ▼
Missouri's requirements cover 2838 hours of education or training, the BOC Examination exam, and an initial fee of $118. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Missouri? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in Missouri means clearing the state's checklist: 2838 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Missouri licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Missouri 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 Missouri. Verify the specifics with the Missouri licensing board.
Does Missouri require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Missouri 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 Missouri? ▼
To stay licensed as an athletic trainer in Missouri, plan on 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $101.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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