* § 8355. Requirements and procedure for professional certification.
For certification as a certified 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; and

6. 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;

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.

* NB Effective December 22, 2025