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 Regulation page to view laws and contact information for each state and/or contact the BOC for assistance.
Exam Requirements
In August 2021, the International Arrangement (IA) was implemented. The IA provides an opportunity for Athletic Trainers, Athletic Therapists and Sport Rehabilitators to be mobile on a global scale by creating a pathway to challenge each other’s credentialing examination. The current credentialing organizations included in the IA are Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI), BOC (USA) and Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA). Additionally, the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT) is in the process of accumulating exam data and as a result, has been granted provisional acceptance into the IA. Organizations who have met all criteria except the exam requirements may be granted provisional acceptance into the IA.
Anyone credentialed (certified or registered) by an IA organization (ARTI, BOC, CATA) may qualify and apply to challenge the exam of any other IA organization. An announcement will be made once BASRaT gains full acceptance into the IA.
NOTE: Earning BOC certification does not guarantee the ability to obtain a license to practice athletic training in the United States. Visit the State Regulation 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."