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
Who are we?
We are a credentialing leader.
- The BOC provides the only accredited certification program for Athletic Trainers (ATs) in the United States and is a participating organization in an International Arrangement with the Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI), British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT) and Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA).
- We established both the standards for the practice of athletic training and the continuing education requirements for BOC Certified Athletic Trainers, as well as Board Certified Specialists in Orthopedics.
- The BOC works with state regulatory agencies to provide credential information, professional conduct guidelines and regulatory standards on certification issues.
We are accredited.
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 five years through the NCCA, which is the accreditation body of Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).
We protect the public.
Our vision is to lead credentialling excellence globally and fulfill our mission to provide exceptional credentials and standards the public can trust.
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.
Noelle Blood-Anderson, MA
Marketing Specialist - Email and Website
Ext: 140
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
Sujan Gogu
DO, FAAFP ('27)*
Physician Director
DHR Health
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
Kelsey Rynkiewicz
PhD, LAT, ATC, NREMT ('28)*
Athletic Trainer Director Appointee
Springfield College
Jeremy Marra
MS, ATC, CSCS, CES ('26)*
Treasurer 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 ('27)*
Athletic Trainer Director
Old Dominion University
Anne Minton
MBA, ICE-CCP
Chief Executive Officer
Board of Certification, Inc.
*Eligible for reappointment
History
The BOC was incorporated in 1989 as a not-for-profit credentialing agency to provide a certification program for the entry-level athletic training profession.
The BOC establishes both the standards for the practice of athletic training and the continuing education requirements for BOC Certified ATs.
The BOC works with state regulatory agencies to provide credential information, professional conduct guidelines and regulatory standards on certification issues. The BOC also has the only entry-level accredited certification program for ATs in the United States and has an International Arrangement with Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI), British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT) and Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA).
In 2021, the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification (orthopedic specialty) for ATs was launched. The Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (BCS‑O) credential is available to ATs who have acquired specialized education and focused experience in orthopedics beyond the requirements for the ATC® credential. It is the first and only board-certified specialty for ATs who specialize in orthopedics and it is backed by the BOC’s rigorous process and standards.
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).
2023-2024:
PA Version 8
Number of First Time Testers: 2,285
Number Passed: 1,569
Percentage Passed: 68.7%
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%
Download Current 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 Current 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.
Apply For Scholarship
Partners
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Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI)is a recently founded professional organization responsible for the promotion, regulation and continued education of Athletic Rehabilitation Therapists. ARTI is dedicated to ensuring that all Certified Athletic Rehabilitation Therapists provide the highest quality of care to all patients and athletes. The BOC and ARTI have a mutual recognition arrangement. BOC Certified Athletic Trainers interested in becoming certified in Ireland, please visit the ARTI website. ARTI Certified Athletic Therapists interested in becoming certified through the BOC, please click here. |
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The Strategic Allianceis a group of four leading organizations committed to the athletic training profession and to the delivery of quality health care to the public. The four member organizations are:
Each member of the Strategic Alliance serves a distinct group of stakeholders, yet all members have a shared interest in advancing the athletic training profession. The Strategic Alliance collaborate throughout the year to discuss research and deliberate on current topics of interest to the profession; solicit feedback from the public; and communicate findings and positions to all stakeholders. The Strategic Alliance offers its joint statements in an informed manner based upon what is best for students, patients, the public and the profession. AT Strategic Alliance Vision: The Strategic Alliance will promote worldwide growth, enhanced protection, strategic development and continued advancement of the athletic training profession. AT Strategic Alliance Mission: Through the collaborative efforts of accreditation, credentialing, membership and research of athletic training, the Strategic Alliance advances the Athletic Training profession by identifying and prioritizing current and future practices and initiatives impacting the profession of athletic training and its stakeholders worldwide. The Strategic Alliance has issued the following statement: |
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Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Educationis the agency responsible for the accreditation of more than 360 professional (entry-level) athletic training programs, 16 Post-Professional Degree Programs and two Residencies. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) cooperate to sponsor the CAATE and collaborate to develop the “Standards for Entry-Level Athletic Training Educational Programs” |
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Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)formerly the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA), is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational, networking and advocacy resources for the credentialing community. ICE’s accrediting body, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), evaluates certification organizations for compliance with the NCCA’s “Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs.” ICE provides educational resources and best practices for organizations with certification programs, whereas, the NCCA evaluates those certification programs based on predetermined and standardized criteria. |
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The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)is the national membership organization for the profession of athletic training and others who support the athletic training profession. The BOC began as a committee of the NATA until it was separately incorporated in 1989. The mission of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association is to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers. |
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NATA Research & CAATEIt’s work benefits every AT and every company associated with the profession, as well as the physically active community at large. The NATA Foundation is the only 501 c(3) non-profit dedicated to advancing the athletic training profession through research and education. |
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The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)is the accreditation body of Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). The NCCA’s mission is to ensure the health, welfare and safety of the public through the accreditation of a variety of individual certification programs that assess professional competency. The NCCA sets standards that include “Essential Elements” that must be met by organizations offering certification programs. The NCCA “Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs” categories:
The BOC meets all NCCA standards; BOC requirements are often originated from NCCA standards. These standards answer questions as to why ATs must complete CEUs and why the BOC and NATA are two separate organizations. Examples include but are not limited to:
The BOC has the only accredited certification program for ATs in the US. Since 1982, the BOC has been continuously accredited by the NCCA and must undergo review and reaccreditation every five years. |
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World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT)was founded in 2000 with the vision of Athletic Training & Therapy being recognized as an essential part of multidisciplinary healthcare teams worldwide. Since inception, the WFATT has made it its mission to provide leadership to advance the international interests of its members for the common goal of optimal healthcare for physically active populations. BOC has been a proud associate member of the WFATT since 2005. |