Athletic Trainer Credentials: Verifying Sports Medicine Expertise

Athletic Training Profession

Athletic trainers provide healthcare to athletes. Verified credentials demonstrate expertise in injury prevention and care.

BOC Certification

Requirements

• Accredited athletic training program
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• BOC certification examination
• Emergency cardiac care certification

Maintenance

• Continuing education units (CEUs)
• Emergency cardiac care
• Professional development
• Recertification cycle

State Licensure

Requirements

• BOC certification
• State license application
• Background check
• State-specific requirements

Variations

• Licensure states
• Certification states
• Registration states
• Exemption states

Practice Settings

Athletics

• Collegiate athletics
• Professional sports
• High school athletics
• Club and recreational sports

Clinical

• Physician practices
• Hospital-based programs
• Rehabilitation clinics
• Occupational health

Specialty Areas

Advanced Practice

• Orthopedic specialty
• Emergency response
• Therapeutic modalities
• Manual therapy

Emerging Areas

• Performing arts medicine
• Tactical settings (military, first responders)
• Industrial/occupational
• Youth sports

Verification Benefits

Team Hiring

Verify AT qualifications for sports organizations.

State Compliance

Digital records support licensing requirements.

Insurance Credentialing

Streamline payer enrollment.

Verify AT credentials →

Questions about athletic training credentialing? Contact us.