BOC Athletic Trainer Certification Examination (BOC-AT) Exam Blueprint

BOC-AT

175Questions
210 minDuration
500/Scaled score 200–800; passing score 500Passing Score
$360Price
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Exam Domains

1 Injury and Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion 21%
2 Examination, Assessment, and Diagnosis 29%
3 Immediate and Emergency Care 16%
4 Therapeutic Intervention 24%
5 Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility 10%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice, Single Best Answer
FormatLinear computer-based (Pearson VUE); offered year-round
Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match BOC registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- BOC certification must be renewed every 2 years. 50 CEUs required per 2-year renewal cycle, including EBP and ethics requirements. Renew through the BOC candidate portal at bocatc.org.
PrerequisitesGraduation from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training program (master's degree required for programs transitioning to graduate entry; verify current CAATE requirements) (recommended)
Retake Policy60-day waiting period between failed attempts. Maximum 6 lifetime attempts. Candidates who exhaust all attempts are permanently ineligible and must petition the BOC.

Official Study Resources

candidate guideBOC Exam Candidate Handbook (free)