Athletic Trainer / Mississippi
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Mississippi 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 Mississippi data shows for Athletic Trainers

Mississippi's path to athletic trainer licensure runs through 2,797 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Mississippi folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

The initial price tag is $109, and renewal costs $95 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.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
44/100
Athletic Trainer · Mississippi

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
2,797 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$109
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$48/yr
$95 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 Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,797 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$109
Renewal Fee
$95
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 Mississippi licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi's requirements cover 2797 hours of education or training, the BOC Examination exam, and an initial fee of $109. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Mississippi? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in Mississippi means clearing the state's checklist: 2797 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Mississippi licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Mississippi 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 Mississippi. Verify the specifics with the Mississippi licensing board.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Yes, Mississippi 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 Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi ties continued athletic trainer licensure to 50 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $95 renewal fee.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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