​The Florida Board of Athletic Trainers, in partnership with the Athletic Trainers Association of Florida (ATAF), hosted a webinar on June 3, 2026, to review important changes affecting athletic trainers ahead of the September 30, 2026, renewal cycle.

 

During the session, the Board staff outlined new background screening requirements and updated renewal expectations under House Bill 975 (2024), providing practical guidance to support compliance. The presenters reviewed the new mandates, clarified compliance expectations, answered questions, and discussed steps practitioners can take to prepare for a smooth transition as the new processes take effect.

​

Practitioners who were unable to attend the live session may view the recorded webinar below: 

​

​​​​

​​​​​

​

​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

​Additional resources regarding background screening requirements and license renewal updates are available to help practitioners remain informed and prepared for the upcoming changes. For additional questions regarding the webinar content or background screening requirements, please contact the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance at mqa.backgroundscreen@flhealth.gov. 

 

ATAF and the Florida Board of Athletic Trainers remain committed to supporting athletic trainers throughout the implementation of these new requirements and the 2026 renewal cycle.

​