N.Y. Education Law Section 8355
Requirements and procedure for professional licensure

To qualify for a license as an athletic trainer under this article, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

1.

Application: file an application with the department;

2.

Education: have received an education including a bachelor’s, its equivalent or higher degree in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations;

3.

Experience: have experience in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations;

4.

Examination: pass an examination in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations;

5.

Age: be at least twenty-one years of age;

6.

Fees: pay a fee for an initial license of one hundred fifty-eight dollars to the department; and a fee of fifty-eight dollars for each triennial registration period; and

7.

Character: be of good moral character as determined by the department.

Source: Section 8355 — Requirements and procedure for professional licensure, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EDN/8355 (updated Dec. 26, 2025; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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