How to Guide: Athletic Trainers
- How To Apply
- After you Apply – What to Expect
- Veterans Preference
- Fees
- Athletic Trainers Application / Examination
- Athletic Trainers Reinstatement
- Athletic Trainers Reciprocity
- Athletic Trainers Endorsement Military
- Athletic Trainers Inactive Status
- Athletic Trainers Reactivation
- Athletic Trainers Renewal
- How to File
How To Apply
- Licensure requires completing an application and paying the required fees.
- See specific instructions for application depending on license and application type.
- You must submit all the required documentation and fees to be considered for licensure.
- Renewal is completed online and is required by June 30th of even numbered years. Late renewal period is July 1- July 31 of even numbered years.
Select your application type to view instructions on how to apply.
Athletic Trainers Application / Examination
Athletic Trainers Reinstatement
Athletic Trainers Endorsement Military
Athletic Trainers Inactive Status
After you Apply – What to Expect
- Processing Time – Applications are generally processed within 20 business days of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays. Applications are individually evaluated by the Board in order of date received, and processing times can vary based on individual circumstances and volume.
- If you receive a deficiency letter, your 20 business day count restarts when the Board receives your correct and complete documentation.
- Please Note – Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, to include submission of all required documents and fees.
- Completed applications will be initially reviewed by Board staff and may be reviewed by the Board at an upcoming Board Meeting. Applications must be complete and received at least 15 days prior to a Board Meeting to be added to that meeting’s agenda. Otherwise, the application will be reviewed at the next Board meeting.
- Check Application Status >>
- Keep Your Contact Info Up to Date
- Be sure the email address you include for yourself on your application is correct and current. Email is the primary means of communication for the Board.
- Additionally, it is important for applicants/licensees to update their email address with the Board just as they would update their physical and mailing addresses.
- Wait For It
- You may not legally perform services until you hold an active license.
Veterans Preference
Veterans, military service members, transitioning service members and military spouses of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, may be eligible for exam point credits and/or expedited application processes. See program information here >>
- If you are claiming veteran’s preference points, you must enclose a copy of your DD-214 form, showing that you served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of 90 days. Contact the VA to request make a DD-214 Request >>
Fees
|
Application/Examination |
$50 |
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Renewal |
$100 |
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Late renewal |
$150 |
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Reinstatement |
$150 |
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Inactive status |
none |
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Reactivation |
$50 |
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Duplicate license card |
$25 |
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Decorative wall certificate |
$50 |
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Verification of licensure |
$35 |
Processing Fees - Effective 3/15/2022
- Online processing fee: $5.00
Athletic Trainers Application / Examination
If you have never been licensed before in the state of Georgia apply for licensure by Application/Examination.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Laws and Rules
- BOC
- National Exam Scores
- Official Transcript
- Verification of License from all states to which you have ever held a license
- Verification of Employment
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Arrests and Convictions (if applicable)
- Letter of Explanation
- Court Documents
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Certified Copy of Action/Sanctions
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline (if applicable)
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Submit a non-refundable application fee of $50. When applying online, you will be assessed a processing fee of $5.00. If applying by mail, you will be assessed a $10.00 processing fee.
Athletic Trainers Reinstatement
If you have previously held this license in another state and are wishing to apply for licensure in Georgia, apply for licensure by reciprocity.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Laws and Rules Attestation
- BOC Certification
- Verification of License from all states to which you have ever held a license
- Verification of Employment
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Arrests and Convictions (if applicable)
- Letter of Explanation
- Court Documents
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Certified Copy of Action/Sanctions
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline (if applicable)
- Proof of Continuing Education
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
A non-refundable application fee of $150. When applying online, you will be assessed a processing fee of $5.00. If applying by mail, you will be assessed a $10.00 processing fee.
Athletic Trainers Reciprocity
If you have previously held this license in another state and are wishing to apply for licensure in Georgia, apply for licensure by reciprocity.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Laws and Rules Attestation
- BOC
- National Exam Scores
- Official Transcript
- Verification of License from all states t
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Arrests and Convictions (if applicable)
- Letter of Explanation
- Court Documents
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Certified Copy of Action/Sanctions
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline (if applicable)
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
- A non-refundable application fee of $50.
Athletic Trainers Endorsement Military
If you have never held the license you are applying for in Georgia, previously held that license in another state and you are a military service member, a transitioning service member or a military spouse you will apply for licensure by endorsement.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Laws and Rules Attestation
- BOC
- National Exam Scores
- Official Transcript
- Verification of License from all states t
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Arrests and Convictions (if applicable)
- Letter of Explanation
- Court Documents
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Certified Copy of Action/Sanctions
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline (if applicable)
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
A non-refundable application fee of $50. If applying online, you will be assessed a processing fee of $5.00. If applying by mail, you will be assessed a $10.00 processing fee.
Athletic Trainers Inactive Status
If you want to place your Athletic Trainer license in an inactive status, please submit this application.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Notarized Affidavit
- Arrests and Convictions (if applicable)
- Letter of Explanation
- Court Documents
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Certified Copy of Action/Sanctions
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline (if applicable)
There is no fee associated with this application.
Athletic Trainers Reactivation
If you have previously held an inactive status and would like to reactivate your license, apply for reactivation.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Laws and Rules Attestation
- Certification
- Verification of License from all states to which you have ever held a license
- Verification of Employment
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Arrests and Convictions (if applicable)
- Letter of Explanation
- Court Documents
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Certified Copy of Action/Sanctions
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline (if applicable)
- Proof of Continuing Education
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
A non-refundable application fee of $50. If applying online, you will be assessed a processing fee of $5.00. If applying by mail, you will be assessed a $10.00 processing fee.
Athletic Trainers Renewal
If you have previously held this license and need to renew it to keep your license up to date, apply for licensure renewal before June 30th of the year it expires to avoid late fees.
- To process your renewal, navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
Please note that a license will remain in “Active-Renewal Pending” status when:
- A licensee has applied for renewal before the deadline; and,
- A licensee has supplied all of the required information to complete the renewal application before the deadline; and,
- It has been determined that the application requires additional review by the Board.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. §50-13-18(b), a license in this status is not considered to be lapsed, expired, inactive or invalid until the renewal application has been finally decided upon by the Board. If the license remains in that status or another active licensing status as allowed by statute or rule, the licensee may legally continue to engage in the practice of the profession.
Licensees will be notified of a change in status by email.
A non-refundable application fee of $100. If applying online, you will be assessed a processing fee of $5.00. If applying by mail, you will be assessed a $10.00 processing fee.
How to File
To file online:
Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
To file by mail:
Please contact us to request a mail-in application.
Contact
Related Resources
- Online Resource Board of Certification for Athletic Trainer
- Online Resource Board Rules