Athletic Trainer / Utah
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Utah 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 Utah data shows for Athletic Trainers

Utah's path to athletic trainer licensure runs through 2,784 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Utah folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Upfront cost is $107, with renewal running $93 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
44/100
Athletic Trainer · Utah

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
2,784 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$107
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$47/yr
$93 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 Utah

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,784 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$107
Renewal Fee
$93
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 Utah licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Utah? ▼
Utah's requirements cover 2784 hours of education or training, the BOC Examination exam, and an initial fee of $107. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Utah? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in Utah means clearing the state's checklist: 2784 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Utah licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Utah from another state? ▼
For athletic trainers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Utah licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Utah require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Yes, Utah 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 Utah? ▼
To stay licensed as an athletic trainer in Utah, plan on 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $93.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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