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

For certification as a certified athletic trainer under this article, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

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Application: file an application with the department;

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

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

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

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

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Fees: pay a fee for an initial certificate of one hundred dollars to the department; and a fee of fifty dollars for each triennial registration period. * NB Effective until December 22, 2025 * § 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;

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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;

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

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

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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

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Character: be of good moral character as determined by the department. * NB Effective December 22, 2025

Source: Section 8355 — Requirements and procedure for professional certification, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EDN/8355 (updated May 31, 2024; accessed Dec. 13, 2025).

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