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Board of Certification BOC Examination

Website. www.bocatc.orgClick on Becoming an AT"Application procedures Candidate HandbookExam sites

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Board of Certification BOC Examination

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    1. Board of Certification (BOC) Examination

    2. Website www.bocatc.org Click on Becoming an AT Application procedures Candidate Handbook Exam sites & dates Hotel information Testing day expectations How to study Results Fees

    3. Application Process RegX on-line application Fees Application Fee $35 for NATA member ($60 for non-NATA member) Current exam fees: $275 all 3 parts; $190 1 part, $235 2 parts Through April 2007 exam Sign up for all three parts at once (cheaper), but may be able to take exam sections on different days Effective June 2007 First time candidates - $275 Retake candidates - $235

    4. Application Process Academic Information - Transcripts Official transcript AFTER graduation Official transcripts MUST be in a university sealed envelope NOT opened by the student Official transcripts MUST have the degree & date of degree posted

    5. Application Process Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Certification Must include the following: Adult & Pediatric CPR Airway Obstruction 2nd Rescuer CPR AEC & Barrier Device (e.g. pocket mask, bag valve mask) Must submit to BOC: Copy of front & back of card (must be signed)

    6. Application Process Licensure Information Applicant Affidavit Program Director Electronic Endorsement Exam Application Endorsement Approval or Denial Notice

    7. Current Exam Day Beginning Nov. 2006 Written & Written Simulation are administered via computer during a 2 week testing window at ACT testing centers Last two Practical Exams: January 28, 2007 & April 22, 2007 April 2007 exam window will be the FINAL BOC exam administered in sections After the April 2007 exam, ALL candidates will take a SINGLE 4 hour integrated exam administered via computer

    8. Current Exam Day Process Written section 4 hours Written Simulation section 2 hours Exam ticket & Photo ID

    9. Current Exam Day Process Practical exam given at site on the Sunday at the end of the 2 week testing window Exam Ticket & Photo ID Dont wear clothing that says where you are from Dress business casual DONT LOOK LIKE A THUG! Bring at least 2 pencils, a picture ID (not Student ID), & registration ticket Be prepared to wait up to 4 hours as you will be called out of room You can bring something to do thats quiet. Electronic Devices are Strictly Prohibited during the waiting period as well as during the exam.

    10. New Exam Process Continue to check BOC website for further details on implementation of exam

    11. Development of The Exam Six practice domains of athletic training: Prevention Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis Immediate Care Treatment, Rehabilitation & Reconditioning Organization & Administration Professional Responsibility

    12. The Current Exam - Written 150 multiple choice questions The domains for exam questions are: # of questions on written exam prevention (23) clinical evaluation & diagnosis (34) immediate care (32) treatment, rehabilitation & reconditioning (33) organization & administration (15) professional responsibility (13)

    13. The Exam Written Simulation Scenarios Consists of athletic training related situations designed to approximate real-life decision making and evaluates athletic trainers' ability to resolve cases similar to those they might encounter in actual practice

    14. The Exam - Practical Tests you on your psychomotor skills Escorted to the exam room by the model You will be given 2 exam answer sheets to bring with you 2 examiners for scoring purposes Scored based only on your first demonstration of the problem presented to you, not on what you say Will move around to see what you are doing Once you have completed a problem, they may review/inspect your demonstration (e.g. application of equipment) Hands-on applications from all domains

    15. Preparing for the Exam Role Delineation Study Study Guides Reference Lists http://www.bocatc.org/BOCATC_Files/BOCWEB/_Items/SI-MR-TAB3-232/docs/BOC_References_2006_Written.pdf Assessment Exam 75 questions (BOC website) ($27) Practice questions on BOC website

    16. Test Results Results will be sent to you within 2-4 weeks from the last day of the exam window. You will receive an e-mail confirmation and a written letter of your results. If you pass all 3 portions then you become a certified AT If you dont pass all 3 portion, you are allowed to retake the portions you didnt pass If you a section left after April 2007, you will retake entire new exam

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