Athletic Training
MSUB鈥檚 Master of Science in Athletic Training program meets the educational requirements for national certification. Students who complete this degree will be prepared to sit for the Board of Certification Examination (BOC). The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Programs (CAATE).
Individuals must be legally recognized by the appropriate state regulatory agency prior to practicing athletic training. The BOC exam is recognized by all Athletic Trainer state regulatory agencies to meet their exam requirement. Compliance with state regulatory requirements is mandatory and the only avenue to legal athletic training practice. Please find from the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers on individual state licensure, certification, and registration.
In addition to the educational requirements for licensure in Montana, the following additional requirements must be met:
- Current certification by the Board of Certification (BOC)
- Current health care provider certification for cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Letters of recommendation from at least two clinical supervisors familiar with the applicant鈥檚 clinical training
Students should also be aware that criminal background, citizenship status, residency, age, and other factors may be a condition for licensure in Montana. Students are advised to review all available information on the .
The following information indicates MSUB鈥檚 most recent evaluation of whether its Athletic Training program meets the educational prerequisites required for licensure in each state.
State |
Status for Meeting Educational Requirements for Licensure |
State Licensing Board Contact Information |
| Alabama | Does Meet |
Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers 27777 Zelda Road 334-264-1929 Website: |
| Alaska | Does Meet |
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing PO Box 110806 J 907-465-2550 Website: |
| Arizona | Does Meet |
Arizona Board of Athletic Training 1740 West Adams Street 602-589-6337 at.info@otboard.az.gov Website: Home | |
| Arkansas | Does Meet |
Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training 4815 W. Markham St., 501-683-4076 aratb@arkansas.gov Website: |
| California | License Not Required in this Jurisdiction |
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| Colorado | Does Meet |
Office of Athletic Trainer Licensure 1560 Broadway 303-894-7800 dora_dpo_licensing@state.co.us Website: |
| Connecticut | Does Meet |
CT Department of Public Health 410 Capital Ave 860-509-7603 oplc.dph@ct.gov Website: |
| Delaware | Does Meet |
Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Cannon Building, 302-744-4500 customerservice.dpr@state.de.us Website: |
| Florida | Does Meet |
Department of Health Board of Athletic Trainers 4052 Bald Cypress Way *BIN #C08 850-245-4614 mqa.athletictraining@flhealth.gov Website: |
| Georgia | Does Meet |
Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers 237 Coliseum Drive 844-753-7825 PLB-Healthcare2@sos.ga.gov Website: |
| Hawaii | Does Meet |
State of Hawaii DCCA-PVL Attn: AT 808-586-2694 at@dcca.hawii.gov Website: |
| Idaho | Does Meet |
State Board of Medicine PO Box 83720 208-327-7000 ext 2513 HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov Website: |
| Illinois | Does Meet |
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
217-782-0218 Todd.Robertson@illnois.gov Website: |
| Indiana | Does Meet |
Professional Licensing Agency Attn: Indiana Athletic Trainers Board 317-234-3022 pla10@pla.in.gov Website: |
| Iowa | Does Meet |
Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
515-281-0254 pl.public@idph.iowa.gov Website: |
| Kansas | Does Meet |
State Board of Healing Arts 888-886-7205 Rebekah.Moon@ks.gov Website: |
| Kentucky | Does Meet |
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure 310 Whittington Parkway 502-429-7932 Teresa.kleienhenz@ky.gov Website: |
| Louisiana | Does Meet |
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners 630 Camp Street 504-568-6802 pjohnson@lsbme.la.gov Website: |
| Maine | Does Meet |
Athletic Trainer Program 35 State House Station 888-577-6690 althletic.trainers@maine.gov Website: |
| Maryland | Does Meet |
Maryland Board of Physicians 4201 Patterson Avenue 410-764-4775 mbpmail@rcn.com Website: |
| Massachusetts | Does Meet |
Department of Public Health 250 Washington St. 617-624-6148 alliedhealth@mass.gov Website: |
| Michigan | Does Meet |
Bureau of Professional Licensing Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers 517-335-0918 bplhelp@michigan.gov Website: |
| Minnesota | Does Meet |
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice 335 Randolph Avenue, 612-548-2168 Medical.Board@state.mn.us Website: |
| Mississippi | Does Meet |
Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure PO Box 1700 601-364-7360 yoland.morrow@msdh.state.ms.us Website: |
| Missouri | Does Meet |
State of Missouri State Board of Healing Art 573-751-0098 licensure@pr.mo.gov Website: |
| Montana | Does Meet |
Montana Board of Athletic Trainers 301 S. Park Avenue 406-841-2369 DLIBSDATR@MT.GOV Website: |
| Nebraska | Does Meet |
DHHS Licensure Unit Attn: Athletic Training 402-471-2299 DHHS.RehabOffice@nebraska.gov Website: |
| Nevada | Does Meet |
Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers PO Box 34296 775-787-2636 atrainer@nsbat.nv.gov Website: |
| New Hampshire | Does Meet |
Office of Professional Licensure & Certification 7 Eagle Square 603-271-2152 OPLCLicensing3@oplc.nh.gov Website: |
| New Jersey | Does Meet |
NJ State Board of Medical Examiners 140 E Front St ., 609-826-7100 bmeat@dca.lps.state.nj.us Website: |
| New Mexico | Does Meet |
New Mexico Athletic Trainers Proactive Board 505-476-4622 Athletic.Trainers@State.NM.US Website: |
| New York | Does Meet |
Office of the Professionals鈥� AT Unit Division of Professional Licensing Services
518-474-3817 ext 560 athlbd@nysed.gov Website: |
| North Carolina | Does Meet |
N.C. Board of Athletic Training Examiners PO Box 10769 919-821-4980 executivedirector@ncbate.org Website: |
| North Dakota | Does Meet |
North Dakota Board of Athletic Trainers 1720 South University Drive 701-417-6061 stacy.stoner-dockter@sanfordhealth.org Website: |
| Ohio | Does Meet |
Athletic Trainers Section 77 South High Street, 614-466-3774 board@otptat.ohio.gov Website: |
| Oklahoma | Does Meet |
State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee 405-962鈥� 1422 licensing@okmedicalboard.org Website: |
| Oregon | Does Meet |
Oregon Health Licensing Agency Board of Athletic Trainers 503-378-8667 hlo.info@state.or.us Website: |
| Pennsylvania | Does Meet |
State Board of Medicine P.O. Box 2649 717-783-1400 ST-MEDICINE@pa.gov Website: |
| Rhode Island | Does Meet |
RI Department of Health Athletic Trainer鈥檚 Board or Licensure 401-222-1392 Laura.Mello@health.ri.gov Website: |
| South Carolina | Does Meet |
SC Board of Medical Examiners 110 Centerview Dr 803-896-4500 Medboard@llr.sc.gov Website: |
| South Dakota | Does Meet |
SD Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners 101 N Main Ave, 605-367-7781 sdbmoe@state.sd.us Website: |
| Tennessee | Does Meet |
Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers 665 Mainstream Dr, 2nd Floor 800-778-4123 ext 25135 unit2hrb.health@tn.gov Website: |
| Texas | Does Meet |
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Athletic Trainers PO Box 12057 512-463-6599 advisory. Boards@tdlr.texas.gov Website: |
| Utah | Does Meet |
Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing State of Utah PO Box 146741 801-530-6651 janajohnsen@utah.gov Website: |
| Vermont | Does Meet |
Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation 802-828-3228 SOS.OPRLicensing2@vermont.gov Website: |
| Virginia | Does Meet |
Virginia Board or Medicine Perimeter Center 804-367-4472 medbd@dph.virginia.gov Website: |
| Washington | Does Meet |
Health Systems Quality Assurance Office of Health Professions 360-236-4843 Allyson.mcriver@doh.wa.gov Website: |
| Washington DC | Does Meet |
DC Department of Health 2201 Shannon PI SE 202-724-8800 Website: |
| West Virginia | Does Meet |
WV Board or Physical Therapy 2 Players Club Drive, 304-558-0367 Website: |
| Wisconsin | Does Meet |
Department of Regulation & Licensing Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board 608-266-2112 Website: |
| Wyoming | Does Meet |
WY Board of Athletic Training 2001 Capitol Ave, 307-777-3507 Website: |
| American Samoa | License Not Required in this Jurisdiction |
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| Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands | License Not Required in this Jurisdiction |
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| Federated States of Micronesia | License Not Required in this Jurisdiction |
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| Guam | License Not Required in this Jurisdiction |
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| Puerto Rico | License Not Required in this Jurisdiction |
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| Republic of Marshall Islands | License Not Required in this Jurisdiction |
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| Republic of Palau | License Not Required in this Jurisdiction |
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| U.S. Virgin Islands | License Not Required in this Jurisdiction |
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