BCS-O® in Practice Series: What Specialty Certification Brings to the Health Care Team

Advanced knowledge matters. But the value of specialty certification becomes especially meaningful when that knowledge translates into stronger contributions to the health care team, greater opportunities for Athletic Trainers (ATs) and enhanced patient care.

Board Certified Specialists in Orthopedics (BCS-O®) and the physicians who work alongside them have shared their perspectives on what specialty-certified ATs bring to orthopedic practice. Together, their experiences illustrate several ways the credential can make a difference.

Demonstrating Advanced Orthopedic Expertise

For ATs with advanced knowledge and experience in orthopedics, the BCS-O® provides a way to demonstrate that expertise through board certification.

BCS-O® credential holder Chad Derby, MBL, LAT, ATC, BCS-O, OTC, describes how specialty certification empowers ATs and recognizes the education and experience they bring to orthopedic care.

Recognizing Advanced Expertise
Hear Chad Derby discuss how the BCS-O® demonstrates the value of an AT’s education and experience.

That recognition can help communicate an AT’s capabilities not only to peers, but also to physicians, employers and others across the health care system.

Explore Orthopedic Specialty Certification

Learn more about BCS-O® eligibility, the certification exam and resources available to help ATs explore specialty certification.