About BOC
About BOC
Mission:Provide exceptional credentials and standards the public can trust |
Vision:Lead credentialing excellence globally |
Values:
Exhibit INTEGRITY through transparency, honesty, and accountability |
Uphold FAIRNESS through quality credentialing standards and practices |
Foster a devoted SERVICE culture through a commitment to exceed stakeholder expectations |
Promote COLLABORATION through strong partnerships and diverse perspectives |
BOC Strategic Plan
Meet our Team
Staff
The BOC strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture, valuing employees with distinct backgrounds and experiences. The BOC environment allows for creative and analytical thinkers to provide feedback on how the organization can continue to grow and improve. The BOC works to build a welcoming workplace that puts a strong focus on individual strengths, teamwork and enabling both personal and professional growth.
Meet our Board
Board of Directors
The BOC is governed by its Board of Directors, each responsible for making decisions that are in the best interest of the organization, ensuring it follows local, state and federal laws, bylaws, policies and procedures, while advancing the mission.
The Board of Directors consists of BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Directors, a Physician Director, a Public Director and a Corporate/Educational Director.
Contact the Board
René Revis Shingles
PhD, AT, ATC ('24)
President, Athletic Trainer Director
Central Michigan University
Chris Ashton
MS, LAT, ATC
Vice President Athletic Trainer Director ('25)*
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Katherine Dec
MD FAAPMR, FAMSSM ('24)*
Treasurer Physician Director
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Christina Chapski
EdD, AT, ATC ('24)*
Athletic Trainer Director Nominating Committee Board Liaison
Henry Ford Health
Brian Conway
LAT, ATC ('25)*
Corporate/Educational Director
University of Kansas Health System
Robin Jenkins
MSW, DCSW, CPM, ICE-CCP, CAE ('26)
Public Director
International Consultants of Delaware
Mary Kirkland
MS, LAT, ATC ('25)
Athletic Trainer Director
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Jeremy Marra
MS, ATC, CSCS, CES ('26)*
Athletic Trainer Director IDEAS Committee Board Liaison
Athletic Training Services by Jeremy Marra PLLC
Lynne-Marie Young
Lynne-Marie Young, M.Ed, LAT, ATC ('26)*
Athletic Trainer Director International Committee Board Liaison
Orthopedic Physicians Alaska
Bonnie Van Lunen
PhD, ATC, FNATA, FNAP
Athletic Trainer Director Appointee
Old Dominion University
Anne Minton
MBA, ICE-CCP
Chief Executive Officer
Board of Certification, Inc.
*Eligible for reappointment
Annual Reports
Annual Reports are valuable for several reasons.
These include:
Highlighting news in continuing education, collaboration, standards of practice and discipline
Communicating the value of the BOC certification and ensures we are providing the highest quality health care to our patients, while ensuring the protection of the public
Demonstrating the BOC Board of Directors and staff are committed to providing you with timely information
Download 2023 Annual Report
AT Exam Reports
The BOC administers the exam five times a year (February, April, June, August, and October). The BOC exam year begins with the April exam administration and ends with the February exam administration the following year.
The Practice Analysis is the blueprint used in the construction of the exam.
Due to COVID, the exam was offered four times during the 2020-2021 exam year (February, June, August, and October).
2022-2023:
PA Version 7
Number of First Time Testers: 2,427
Number Passed: 1,799
Percentage Passed: 74.1%
2021-2022:
PA Version 7
Number of First Time Testers: 2,625
Number Passed: 2,027
Percentage Passed: 77.2%
2020-2021:
PA Version 7
Number of First Time Testers: 3,035
Number Passed: 1,871
Percentage Passed: 61.6%
Download 2023 Exam Report
Ortho Exam Reports
The BOC administers the exam two times a year (February and September). The Orthopedic Practice Analysis is the blueprint used in the construction of the exam.
Download 2022 Exam Report
BOC Sponsored Scholarship
BOC sponsors the Paul Grace Scholarship and Lindsy McLean Scholarship through the NATA Foundation. Both individuals played an important role in cultivating the foundation of the athletic training profession. There is no better way to honor them than with scholarships in their name to support future athletic training leaders.
Contact the NATA Foundation with any questions. Follow NATA Foundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to learn when the application periods open.