Athletic Trainer / South Carolina
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South Carolina 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 South Carolina data shows for Athletic Trainers

South Carolina sets the entry bar for athletic trainers at 2,716 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 South Carolina's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Budget $93 to get started, plus $82 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 50-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For athletic trainers, the reciprocity picture is: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Athletic Trainer · South Carolina

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
2,716 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C
$93
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C+
$41/yr
$82 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 South Carolina

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,716 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$93
Renewal Fee
$82
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 South Carolina licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in South Carolina? ▼
In South Carolina, the license path calls for 2716 education/training hours, a passing score on BOC Examination, and a $93 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in South Carolina? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in South Carolina means clearing the state's checklist: 2716 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The South Carolina licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to South Carolina from another state? ▼
Athletic Trainer licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The South Carolina licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does South Carolina require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for athletic trainer licensing in South Carolina. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in South Carolina? ▼
Licensed athletic trainers in South Carolina must complete 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $82.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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