Determine Eligibility
Exam Requirements
In order to attain BOC certification, an individual must complete an entry level athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and pass the BOC certification exam. A list of accredited programs can be found on the CAATE website.
In order to qualify as a candidate for the BOC certification exam, an individual must be confirmed by the recognized Program Director of the CAATE accredited education program.
NOTE: Earning BOC certification does not guarantee the ability to obtain a license to practice athletic training in the United States. Visit the State Regulatory page to view laws and contact information for each state and/or contact the BOC for assistance.
Exam Requirements

ANNOUCEMENT: The CATA will no longer be a member of the MRA as of November 29th, 2019. As a result, steps one and two of the application process must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CST, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in order to be eligible to sit for the BOC exam. Click here to view the press release.
In July 2005, the BOC and the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) signed a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA). The agreement allows BOC Certified Athletic Trainers and CATA Certified Athletic Therapists to write/take each other’s certification exams. This allows certified individuals’ access to professional requirements for employment in both countries.
In order to qualify as a candidate for the BOC certification exam, a CATA Certified Athletic Therapist must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and provide documentation of his or her certification status. An official from the CATA office must confirm the individual's certification as an Athletic Therapist by completing the CATA Endorsement Form.
NOTE: Earning BOC certification does not guarantee the ability to obtain a license to practice athletic training in the United States. Visit the State Regulatory page to view laws and contact information for each state and/or contact the BOC for assistance.
Exam Requirements

In September 2014, the BOC, CATA and Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI) signed an agreement that built upon the 2005 MRA. Under the agreement, the national certification bodies for athletic training and athletic therapy in all 3 countries will recognize each other’s education and certification standards.
In order to qualify as a candidate for the BOC certification exam, an ARTI Certified Athletic Rehabilitation Therapist must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and provide documentation of his or her certification status. An official from the ARTI office must confirm the individual's certification as an Athletic Rehabilitation Therapist by completing the ARTI Endorsement Form.
NOTE: Earning BOC certification does not guarantee the ability to obtain a license to practice athletic training in the United States. Visit the State Regulatory page to view laws and contact information for each state and/or contact the BOC for assistance.
Additional information regarding exam policies and procedures including fee structure is available in the BOC Exam Candidate Handbook.