Candidates – Apply/Register for the BOC Exam

cata_small.gifNotes in gold apply to CATA Certified Athletic Therapists only.


Easy Steps for Online Exam Application Approval

Please Be Certain.™ to read through all of the following steps. The BOC will not process your application until after you have completed Steps 1-5.

Step 1

Candidate logs in to BOC Central™

  • Candidates who have never used BOC Central™ will need to click "First Time Applicant?" to the right of username and password to create a new profile
    1. Follow the instructions for entering your personal, demographic and academic information
    2. Check your email for a message from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
    3. Follow the instructions to activate your profile

Step 2

Candidate completes AT 1.0 Exam Application

  • In the "Forms" section, select "Complete/Review a Form"
  • Applications and forms can initially be found in the "New Forms" tab

CATA Certified Athletic Therapists: Complete AT 1.1 Exam Application for Canadian Athletic Therapists (which can initially be found in the "New Forms" tab)
  • When the application asks for CAATE accredited program, enter CATA

Do NOT use the BACK button during this process

Step 3

Candidate completes AT 1.6 Program Director Endorsement Form

  • After you submit this form, your Program Director will receive an email to review your endorsement
  • After your Program Director approves or rejects your endorsement, you will receive an email with your endorsement status
  • If your endorsement is rejected, you will need to correct the data and resubmit the form

CATA Certified Athletic Therapists: Complete CATA Endorsement Form

Step 4

Candidate submits emergency cardiac care (ECC) documentation

  • Fax (or scan and email) a front and back copy of your signed ECC card or proof of enrollment in an approved course to (402) 561-0598, Attn: Exam Processing or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • The BOC will not process your application until this has been received

Step 5

Candidate completes AT 1.65 BOC Exam Candidate Attestment

  • After your endorsement is approved, you will receive an email instructing you to complete this form
  • The BOC will not process your application until this has been completed

Note

Do not submit your transcript prior to graduation

  • Transcripts are not needed in order to approve your application

Email Notification

After the BOC processes your application, you will receive an email with your application status

  • If your application is approved, you can register and pay for the upcoming exam window
  • If your application is denied, the email will outline your deficiencies and what is needed to correct them

Print Steps

  1. Log in to BOC Central™
  2. Complete AT 1.0 Exam Application
  3. Complete AT 1.6 Program Director Endorsement Form
  4. Submit your emergency cardiac care (ECC) documentation
  5. Complete AT 1.65 BOC Exam Candidate Attestment
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Easy Steps for Exam Registration and Payment

Step 2

Log in to BOC Central™

  • Retake Candidates: Enter the same username and password used for RegX®

Step 3

First-time Candidates: Complete AT 1.3 Exam Registration-First Time
Retake Candidates: Complete AT 1.4 Exam Registration-Retake

  • These forms can initially be found in the "New Forms" tab, and they will only appear during the exam registration window
  • If you see the message "No Forms Currently Available," please contact the BOC prior to the exam registration deadline date for assistance

Do NOT use the BACK button during this process

Step 4

Be Certain.™ registration and payment are received by the BOC no later than 5:00pm CT on the exam registration deadline date

  • The fee for the exam is $300 or $375
  • The BOC accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express or personal checks/money orders (received by 5:00pm CT on the exam registration deadline date)

Step 5

Check your email for a message from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  confirming your registration

  • You will receive an email from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 3-7 business days after the exam registration deadline date to schedule your exam site/date/time
  • The BOC utilizes CASTLE Worldwide™ testing centers
  • CASTLE Worldwide™ has more than 250 sites in the US and Canada

Print Steps

  1. View the BOC Exam Calendar
  2. Log in to BOC Central™
  3. Complete AT 1.3 Exam Registration-First Time or AT 1.4 Exam Registration-Retake
  4. Be Certain.™ registration and payment are received by the BOC no later than 5:00pm CT on the exam registration deadline date
  5. Check your email for a message from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  confirming your registration
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