Education Law § 8355 · Article 162. Athletic Trainers
Requirements and procedure for professional licensure
Text — Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 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.
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