Candidates

	From: When candidate is enrolled/registered in final semester/quarter prior to graduation	Until: 3/1/2021 (5:00pm CT)	Details
	From: 2/26/2021 (9:00am CT)	Until: 3/8/2021 (5:00pm CT)	Details
	ADA Accommodation Requests Due 3/8/2021 (5:00pm CT)		Details
	From: When scheduling email is received from Scantron (approximately 3/16/2021)	Until: 4/8/2021 (11:59pm ET)	Details
	From: 3/27/2021	Until: 4/10/2021	Details
	Posted: 4/24/2021-5/8/2021		Details

*BOC reserves the right to make future changes due to the dynamic COVID-19 situation

	From: When candidate is enrolled/registered in final semester/quarter prior to graduation	Until: 4/26/2021 (5:00pm CT)	Details
	From: 4/23/2021 (9:00am CT)	Until: 5/3/2021 (5:00pm CT)	Details
	ADA Accommodation Requests Due 5/3/2021 (5:00pm CT)		Details
	From: When scheduling email is received from Scantron (approximately 5/11/2021)	Until: 6/3/2021 (11:59pm ET)	Details
	From: 5/22/2021	Until: 6/5/2021	Details
	Posted: 6/19/2021-7/3/2021		Details

*BOC reserves the right to make future changes due to the dynamic COVID-19 situation

	From: When candidate is enrolled/registered in final semester/quarter prior to graduation	Until: 6/21/2021 (5:00pm CT)	Details
	From: 6/18/2021 (9:00am CT)	Until: 6/28/2021 (5:00pm CT)	Details
	ADA Accommodation Requests Due 6/28/2021 (5:00pm CT)		Details
	From: When scheduling email is received from Scantron (approximately 7/6/2021)	Until: 7/29/2021 (11:59pm ET)	Details
	From: 7/17/2021	Until: 7/31/2021	Details
	Posted: 8/14/2021-8/28/2021		Details

*BOC reserves the right to make future changes due to the dynamic COVID-19 situation

	From: When candidate is enrolled/registered in final semester/quarter prior to graduation	Until: 9/13/2021 (5:00pm CT)	Details
	From: 9/10/2021 (9:00am CT)	Until: 9/20/2021 (5:00pm CT)	Details
	ADA Accommodation Requests Due 9/20/2021 (5:00pm CT)		Details
	From: When scheduling email is received from Scantron (approximately 9/28/2021)	Until: 10/21/2021 (11:59pm ET)	Details
	From: 10/9/2021	Until: 10/23/2021	Details
	Posted: 11/6/2021-11/20/2021		Details

*BOC reserves the right to make future changes due to the dynamic COVID-19 situation

*BOC reserves the right to make future changes due to the dynamic COVID-19 situation

The lists available at the Scantron website includes the full list of Scantron testing sites; however, not every site will be available for every testing window.

Once you are approved to take an exam, you will receive a web link with your notice to schedule that lists specifically which sites, dates and times are available during the testing window for which you are scheduling.

The 342 US sites represent:

• 14,362 available seats during the window
• 3015 available testing events (site, date, and time combinations)
• States/District with zero exam sites: DC, RI, VT

The 15 Canada sites represent:

• 581 available seats during the window
• 123 available testing events (site, date, and time combinations)

Jan/Feb 2021 exam deadlines can be found at: https://bocatc.org/candidates/steps-to-become-certified/review-exam-deadlines/jan-feb-2021
Daily updates of exam site closures are posted at https://www.scantron.com/site-closures-delays/

The affidavit portion of the exam application requires candidates to report any felony or misdemeanor conviction and any academic suspension or expulsion from a college or university.

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The BOC, in adherence with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990, updated 2010), reasonable and appropriate accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with a disability who supply appropriate documentation. The BOC follows the guidelines set forth in the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) and Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). The BOC does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of religion, gender, ethnic background or physical disability.

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After the BOC processes your application, you will receive an email from boccentral@bocatc.org with your application status.

Currently, there are 49 states that have some form of athletic training regulation. The BOC exam is recognized to obtain regulation in all 49 states; however, it is important to recognize that passing the BOC exam is only a precursor to athletic training practice and earning BOC certification does not guarantee the ability to obtain a license to practice athletic training in the United States. Visit the State Regulatory page to view laws and contact information for each state and/or contact the BOC for assistance.

Compliance with state regulatory requirements is mandatory and the only avenue to legal athletic training practice. For specific details regarding state regulation, please contact your state regulatory agency.

Continuing Education

Newly certified Athletic Trainers (ATs) can begin accumulating continuing education units (CEUs) the day they are certified. The following applies to new ATs:

Once you have completed your first CE reporting period, your next reporting period will be 2 years (starting the day after the end of your last reporting period) and you will need to complete 50 CEUs.

Fees

New ATs will have the certification maintenance fee waived for the year in which they are certified (i.e., the 2020 certification maintenance fee will be waived for ATs certified in 2020).

The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) urge all Athletic Trainers (ATs) to register for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. An NPI number is now required for all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transactions and claims, coordination of patient benefits, patient medical record system and prescriptions.

The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is the national membership organization for the profession of athletic training. The mission of the NATA is to enhance the quality of health care provided by Certified Athletic Trainers and to advance the athletic training profession. Visit www.nata.org for more information on becoming a member of the NATA.

The BOC exam is just the beginning of your relationship with the BOC. Once you are certified and begin your career, the BOC is here to help you throughout your professional journey.