Currently, 49 states and the District of Columbia regulate the practice of athletic training. Individuals must be legally recognized by the appropriate state regulatory agency prior to practicing athletic training.

 

The BOC exam is recognized by all Athletic Trainer state regulatory agencies to meet their exam requirement. Compliance with state regulatory requirements is mandatory and the only avenue to legal athletic training practice.

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Certification Maintenance Requirements

ATs certified in 2017 or before must complete 50 CEUs, which must include at least 10 Evidence Based Practice (EBP) CEUs.

ATs certified in 2018 must complete 25 CEUs, which must include at least 5 Evidence Based Practice (EBP) CEUs.

Additionally, Athletic Trainers (ATs) must be able to demonstrate ongoing certification in ECC throughout the reporting period. Although continuing education units (CEUs) are not awarded for ECC certification, ATs need to be current with the ECC requirements throughout the reporting period.

 

More detailed information on maintaining your certification can be found HERE.

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