Athletic Trainer / North Dakota
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North Dakota 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 North Dakota data shows for Athletic Trainers

Becoming a licensed athletic trainer in North Dakota means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 2,608 training hours, a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. North Dakota regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

The initial price tag is $72, and renewal costs $66 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

C-
Licensing Ease Score
52/100
Athletic Trainer · North Dakota

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
2,608 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$72
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B
$33/yr
$66 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 North Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,608 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$72
Renewal Fee
$66
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 North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota requires 2608 education/training hours, passing an exam (BOC Examination), and an initial fee of $72. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota licenses athletic trainers who complete its requirements (2608 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the North Dakota licensing board.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to North Dakota 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 North Dakota licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the athletic trainer licensing process in North Dakota. 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 North Dakota? ▼
To stay licensed as an athletic trainer in North Dakota, plan on 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $66.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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