Orthopedic FAQ Category: Orthopedic Specialty FAQ

• March 26, 2024 Will earning the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification increase my salary?
• March 26, 2024 Will Athletic Trainers who have achieved BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification have the opportunity to assist in the operating room?
• March 26, 2024 Will this specialty certification in orthopedics be recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)?
• March 26, 2024 Will there be assurances that specialization in orthopedics will enhance the athletic training profession and drive it towards becoming a mid-level health care provider, and not become a financial burden like other certifications?
• March 26, 2024 Did the BOC consult with orthopedists to see how they feel about orthopedic specialty certification? Do they want it?
• March 26, 2024 Would the orthopedic specialty certification be good for someone who works in a collegiate setting or is it intended specifically for those who work in orthopedic offices?
• March 26, 2024 Who will want the orthopedic specialty certification? Who is it being created for?
• March 26, 2024 Is there a deficiency in AT knowledge/skills indicating the ATC credential is not enough?
• March 26, 2024 Will Athletic Trainers who have earned the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification have qualifications in line with a physician assistant in the same setting?