Athletic Trainer / Virginia
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Virginia 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 Virginia data shows for Athletic Trainers

Becoming a licensed athletic trainer in Virginia means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 2,905 training hours, a passing score on BOC Examination, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Virginia regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

The initial price tag is $131, and renewal costs $111 every 2 years. Maintaining the license requires 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, athletic trainers should know: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
40/100
Athletic Trainer · Virginia

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
2,905 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$131
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$56/yr
$111 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 Virginia

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
2,905 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$131
Renewal Fee
$111
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 Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in Virginia? ▼
Virginia requires 2905 education/training hours, passing an exam (BOC Examination), and an initial fee of $131. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in Virginia? ▼
Virginia licenses athletic trainers who complete its requirements (2905 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Virginia licensing board.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to Virginia 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 Virginia. Verify the specifics with the Virginia licensing board.
Does Virginia require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
Virginia does require a background check before issuing an athletic trainer license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in Virginia? ▼
To stay licensed as an athletic trainer in Virginia, plan on 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $111.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

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

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

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