Within 2-4 weeks from the last day of the exam window, candidates will receive an email from
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notifying them exam results have been posted online. Candidates are instructed to log in to their
BOC Central™ profile to see their updated status. Candidates who were unsuccessful on the BOC exam will see a status of "Eligible for Exam" in BOC Central™. Candidates who were successful on the BOC exam will see a status of "Certified" or "Eligible for Certification" in BOC Central™.
Certified means all BOC certification requirements have been met and a certification number has been assigned. Each newly certified Athletic Trainer (AT) will receive an email that includes his/her certification number and another email that includes his/her certification card and certificate.
Eligible for Certification means the candidate has passed the exam; however, he/she must provide additional paperwork to complete his/her file prior to certification.
- If a candidate's status is "Eligible for Certification," use of the ATC® credential is strictly prohibited until a candidate's file is complete and the BOC has granted certification.
- Candidates have 1 year from the date of passing the exam to complete their file. The BOC must receive the items below to complete a candidate's file for certification.
Official transcript
An official transcript, in a university sealed envelope, with degree and date of degree posted must be mailed to:
Board of Certification
Attn: Credentialing Services
1415 Harney St Ste 200
Omaha NE 68102-2250
ECC card
ECC cards or certificates (signed by the participant) may be mailed, emailed or faxed to:
Board of Certification
Attn: Credentialing Services
1415 Harney St Ste 200
Omaha NE 68102-2250
Email:
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Fax: (402) 561-0598, Attn: Credentialing Services
The BOC processes transcripts and ECC cards within 2-3 business days of receipt. Candidates will receive an automated email once the documentation has been processed.
Currently, there are 48 states that have some form of athletic training regulation. The BOC exam is a requirement to obtain regulation in 47 of the 48 states; however, it is important to recognize that passing the BOC exam is only a precursor to athletic training practice. Compliance with state regulatory requirements is mandatory and the only avenue to legal athletic training practice. For specific details regarding state regulation, please contact your
state regulatory agency.
Newly certified ATs can begin accumulating continuing education units (CEUs) the day they are certified. The following applies to new ATs:
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2012 | 25 | 12/31/2013 |
2013 | 50 | 12/31/2015 |
2014 | 25 | 12/31/2015 |
2015 | 50 | 12/31/2017 |
2016 | 25 | 12/31/2017 |
Once you have completed your first CE reporting period, your next reporting period will be 2 years (starting the day after the end of your last reporting period) and you will need to complete 50 CEUs.
New ATs will have the recertification fee waived for the year in which they are certified (i.e., the 2012 recertification fee will be waived for ATs certified in 2012).
The BOC exam is just the beginning of your relationship with the BOC. Once you are certified and begin your career, the BOC is here to help you throughout your professional journey.
- The BOC communicates regularly and proactively with each and every candidate and AT so it is critical to keep your contact information current with the BOC; you may update your contact information with the BOC at any time in BOC Central™
- Regular eblasts are sent informing you of changes, new trends and important information following district meetings and the national NATA conference
- Reminders are sent letting you know when CE is due and other important deadlines
- The BOC's bi-annual publication, Cert Update, is mailed in the summer and winter and packed full of information about the BOC credential, CE opportunities, state regulatory news and much more
- BOC Social Media: like our Facebook page, sign up to receive BOC Blog updates, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter
The BOC is always looking to fill various volunteer positions including exam item writers, home study reviewers, board members and other committee positions. Once you are certified, contact
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to see how you can get started volunteering with the BOC or
click here for more information.
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is the national membership organization for the profession of athletic training. The mission of the NATA is to enhance the quality of health care provided by Certified Athletic Trainers and to advance the athletic training profession. Visit
www.nata.org for more information on becoming a member of the NATA.
