Licensure

The Athletic Training License Application is available on the SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation website. All South Carolina athletic trainers must apply for a license to practice, even if currently certified through DHEC. You have from May 3 to July 19, 2024 to complete your licensure application. Those whose DHEC certification expires prior to July 19, 2024 must apply prior to their expiration date. Licenses will not be issued until the Athletic Training Regulations become effective on or about May 24, 2024.

For individuals with a current athletic trainer certification from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) that will expire between May 3, 2024, and May 23, 2024, LLR and DHEC have jointly agreed to extend the expiration dates for those individuals to May 24, 2024, as long as the following conditions are met: 1) the individual must have a current certification with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, and 2) the individual must have an application for licensure as an athletic trainer on file with the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. Please access a letter for your employer here.

Please access the Step-by-Step Guide for State of South Carolina Athletic Training Licensure, which includes screenshots of each step of the application process.

To prepare for the application, you will need the following important documents:

  1. Copy of BOC Certification.
  2. Copy of Valid state-issued ID, Driver’s License, Passport, or Military ID.
  3. Copy of signed Social Security Card.
  4. Notarized Verification of Lawful Presence Form (this form must be notarized).
  5. Legal Name Change Documentation, if applicable.
  6. Any previous athletic training state license or certification, even from other states. You will need the date issued and expired.

When ready to apply for the license, please go to https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/Login/LoginPage?ReturnUrl=%2fsso and follow the prompts in the Step-by-Step Guide for State of South Carolina Athletic Training Licensure. When you begin your application, be sure to select Medical Examiners as the division. Payment of the $50 application fee can be made online.

If you have questions about the application process, you may contact the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners at [email protected] or call (803) 896-4500.

Licensure FAQ

  1. Where can I read the athletic training licensure bill?
  2. Where do I find license verification for employment or other states?
  3. Do I need to renew my DHEC credential?
    • Any athletic trainer due to recertify after May 3, 2024 does not need to recertify through DHEC.
  4. What if I already renewed my DHEC credential this calendar year, 2024?
    • You will need to apply to LLR and pay the initial license fee of $50.
    • Your previous DHEC payment will not transfer to LLR.
  5. How do I write licensure as my credential?
    • Licensure credential will now be written as LAT. You will no longer use SCAT after your name.
    • First Name, Last Name, Education Degree, LAT, ATC
  6. Will I have the same DHEC certification number?
    • New license numbers will be assigned through the LLR system. You will not be able to keep or transfer your DHEC number.
  7. How long is my license valid?
    • Athletic training licenses will be valid for two (2) years and have a universal renewal date for all athletic trainers.
  8. How much does it cost for an athletic training license?
    • Initial application for licensure will be $50. All applicants will pay initial fee for first time application.
    • Renewal fees will be $40 every two (2) years.
    • This fee structure has not been changed or increased from the previous fee structure under DHEC.
  9. Do I still have to get special education credits?
    • Licensure will require two (2) approved education credits every two (2) years.
    • Licensure credits will be referred to as LLR Credits, to replace DHEC credits.
    • LLR Credits will be offered at the 2024 Annual SCATA Symposium,
    • DHEC credits will not be accepted for future 2026 renewals.
    • No DHEC credits or LLR credits are required when applying for initial athletic training license.
  10. Do I have to apply for an athletic training license if I am retired?
    • NO, retired athletic trainers who have resigned certification through BOC do not need to apply for a license
  11. I am out of state, how do I submit my address/county on the application page?
    • When filling out the application, there is an option for Out Of State, in the 'county' drop down menu. It is in alphabetical order.
  12. Do I have to submit name change paperwork if I changed my name before, but all my documents have the same new name?
    • Yes, you will need to submit name change documentation even if BOC, social security card, and drivers license all match with the same name.
  13. More questions?
    • Please use the form below and provide details related to your question.
    • These questions are directed to SCATA Executive Council, SCATA Legislative Representative
    • These questions DO NOT go to LLR.

Licensure Question Form 

  Facebook         Twitter            Instagram           Youtube