Board of Certification BOC Examination

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Board of Certification (BOC) Examination
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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Application Process

• Licensure Information
• Applicant Affidavit
• Program Director Electronic Endorsement
• Exam Application Endorsement
• Approval or Denial Notice

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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

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Current Exam Day Process

• Written section 4 hours
• Written Simulation section 2½ hours
• Exam ticket Photo ID

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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.

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New Exam Process

• Continue to check BOC website for further details
  on implementation of exam

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Development of The Exam

• Six practice domains of athletic training
• Prevention
• Clinical Evaluation Diagnosis
• Immediate Care
• Treatment, Rehabilitation Reconditioning
• Organization Administration
• Professional Responsibility

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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)

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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

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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

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Preparing for the Exam

• Role Delineation Study
• Study Guides
• Reference Lists
• http//www.bocatc.org/BOCATC_Files/BOCWEB/_Items/S
  I-MR-TAB3-232/docs/BOC_References_2006_Written.pdf
  
• Assessment Exam 75 questions (BOC website)
  (27)
• Practice questions on BOC website

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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