The Council of State Governments (CSG), through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD), is partnering with the BOC to support the need for mobility of licensed Athletic Trainers (ATs) through the development of a new interstate compact. An interstate compact will allow ATs to practice across state lines both physically and remotely (e.g. digital health) improving continuity of care. Development of an Athletic Trainer interstate compact has been launched through the CSG’s National Center for Interstate Compacts. Occupational licensure compacts represent the gold standard ..read more

From June 26-27, the BOC exhibited at the 75th National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in New Orleans. The BOC staff were there to connect with convention attendees at the BOC booth and answer questions. Prizes were awarded to visitors who participated in the booth drawing. Congratulations to our winners! Thank you to all who stopped by the BOC booth. Several BOC volunteers participated in special events during the NATA event and/or were honored. Representatives from the BOC Board of Directors and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy Strategies ..read more

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The Board of Certification (BOC) is pleased to announce its 2024 volunteer service award winners: Debbie Bradney, DPE, ATC, ACSM-EC – Dan Libera Service Award; Ron Walker, EdD, LAT, ATC – Dan Libera Service Award; and Marsha Grant Ford, PhD, ATC – Paul Grace BOC Leadership Award. All of this year’s award recipients are dedicated BOC volunteers, leaders and contributors to the athletic training profession. The Dan Libera Service Award, which recognizes individuals for their dedication to the mission of the BOC was awarded to both Bradney and Walker. Award winner Bradney embodies service to the ..read more

Following the completion of each recertification period, the BOC pulls data to develop a comprehensive BOC Certified AT Demographics report outlining the following characteristics: age, sex, gender, years certified, race/ethnicity, practice setting and location. This report allows the BOC and stakeholders to view patterns related to the Athletic Trainer (AT) population. To gather a broader perspective and be able to better serve the individualized needs of ATs, the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy (IDEAS) Committee expanded demographic fields within BOC profiles for ATs in 2022. This ..read more

As a BOC Approved Provider the Practice Analysis, 8th Edition (PA8), as well as the “2024-2025 Certification Maintenance Requirements” should help guide you in the development of content for your continuing education (CE) programs targeting Athletic Trainers (ATs) from the very beginning planning stages. PA8 PA8 is a valuable resource for planning the focus of each program and helps you to adhere to the requirement that content lines up with the defined practice analysis. Keep this document in mind when you are creating a program to address practice gaps and the clinical bottom line. With the ..read more

The BOC regularly features BOC Approved Providers for notable efforts to enhance its continuing education programs for Athletic Trainers (ATs). Featured organizations follow the guidelines set forth by the BOC. Charlotte Peraino is the program coordinator for the 3B Orthopaedics – Jefferson Health Program and shares her organization’s experience. Why does your organization choose to participate in the BOC Approved Provider Program? We are a sports medicine practice that works closely with multiple high schools and colleges that employ ATs. Being a BOC Approved Provider allows us to maintain c ..read more

It is with great sadness that the Board of Certification (BOC) announces the passing of Bradley J. Sherman. Brad was a lifelong servant to the athletic training profession. As a member of the BOC Board of Directors from 1986-1997 Sherman served as the president of the organization from 1995-1997, as well as serving on the BOC’s Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference Advisory Panel from 2004–2009. “Brad will be missed by many,” said Anne Minton, CEO of the BOC. “He was a longtime friend and mentor to the BOC staff and was a driving factor in our first BOC state regulatory conference.” In additi ..read more

The Board of Certification launched its Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (BCS-O), the only board-certified specialty for ATs with advanced knowledge, skills and experience in orthopedics, for Athletic Trainers (ATs) in 2021. This credential not only represents a major step on the pathway toward improved working conditions, compensation, advancement and respect in the health care community, it also provides patients with increased access to care. For ATs, this means a viable, long-term career filled with opportunities to distinguish themselves in the delivery of patient care and earnin ..read more

The Board of Certification (BOC) is hosting the eleventh Compliance and Regulatory Education (CARE) Conference July 9-10, 2024, and invites you to attend the conference virtually. The in-depth conference explores regulatory best practices and trends. Program topics will empower state regulatory leaders in developing strategic initiatives and resolutions that protect the public. The conference is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. CT to 5 p.m. CT on Tuesday, July 9, and 8:30 a.m. CT to 12 p.m. CT on Wednesday, July 10. There will be opportunities to network and learn from each other in this virtual sett ..read more