BOC Vision & Mission
The Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) has been responsible for the certification of Athletic Trainers (ATs) since 1969. The BOC was the certification arm of the professional membership organization the
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) until 1989 when the BOC became an independent non-profit organization.
Vision of the BOC:
To be the worldwide leader in credentialing
Mission of the BOC:
To provide exceptional credentialing programs for healthcare professionals to assure protection of the public
The BOC has the only accredited certification program for ATs in the US. Since 1982, the BOC has been continuously accredited by the
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The BOC must undergo review and reaccreditation every 5 years through the NCCA, which is the accreditation body of
Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).
