Athletic Trainer / Tennessee
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Tennessee Athletic Trainer License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Prevents and treats injuries for athletes. Requires BOC examination.

What the Tennessee data shows for Athletic Trainers

Becoming a licensed athletic trainer in Tennessee means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 2,878 training hours, a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Tennessee regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Upfront cost is $126, with renewal running $107 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
41/100
Athletic Trainer · Tennessee

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
2,878 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$126
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$54/yr
$107 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 Tennessee

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,878 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$126
Renewal Fee
$107
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 Tennessee licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee requires 2878 education/training hours, passing an exam (BOC Examination), and an initial fee of $126. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Tennessee? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in Tennessee means clearing the state's checklist: 2878 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Tennessee licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Tennessee 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 Tennessee licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Tennessee require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for athletic trainer licensing in Tennessee. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in Tennessee? ▼
To stay licensed as an athletic trainer in Tennessee, plan on 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $107.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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