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BOC Certification Exam for Athletic Trainers (ATC)
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ATC Athletic Trainer License License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1You are here
Build risk-reduction and emergency management core workflows.
Phase 2
Prioritize high-weight assessment and therapeutic intervention domains.
Phase 3
Practice administrative/professional scenarios and timed mixed sets.
Can You Take the ATC Exam?
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- •Complete application and registration windows in your BOC profile
- •Schedule with Meazure Learning during assigned testing windows
- •Follow BOC and state regulatory requirements for certification/licensure use
ATC Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
10-18 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
BOC allows an unlimited number of exam retakes within one year after exam results are posted; each retake requires registration and fee payment, and state boards may impose additional limits.
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240+ Practice Questions
Domain-weighted ATC practice mapped to the PA8 blueprint.
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What You'll Study
18 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Screening, PPE & Risk Identification
3 sections
Prevention Programs, Facility Safety & Health Literacy
3 sections
Environment & Wellness
4 sections
History, Exam Framework & Neurological Screen
3 sections
Upper Extremity & Cervical/Thoracic Spine Assessment
3 sections
Lumbar Spine, Hip & Knee Assessment
3 sections
Foot/Ankle, Imaging, General Medical & Diagnosis
4 sections
Emergency Action Plans, Scene Assessment & Triage
3 sections
Cardiac, Airway & Medical Collapse
3 sections
Spine, Hemorrhage & Head Trauma
3 sections
Environmental Catastrophe & Mental Health Emergencies
2 sections
Rehab Design & Therapeutic Exercise
3 sections
Neuromuscular Training, Functional Testing & Return-to-Play
3 sections
Therapeutic Modalities
3 sections
Manual Therapy, Pharmacology & Medical Management
4 sections
Documentation, Privacy, Policy & Quality
3 sections
Legal, Ethics & Professional Practice
2 sections
ATC Exam Details
BOC Certification Exam for Athletic Trainers (ATC)
Administered by BOC (Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official BOC (Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer) content outline
Injury-risk reduction, wellness promotion, and health-education communication.
Clinical assessment, evaluation sequencing, and diagnostic decision making.
Emergency response, acute management, and critical incident procedures.
Rehabilitation planning, therapeutic exercise, and progression decisions.
Documentation, policy/compliance, quality improvement, and professional practice standards.
What's Included
18 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the ATC?
After passing the ATC, you can pursue these career paths
BOC Orthopedic Specialty
Add orthopedic specialty depth after base ATC certification.
State Athletic Trainer Licensure
Use BOC certification to satisfy state licensure exam prerequisites where required.
Clinical Leadership Roles
Progress into lead AT, outreach coordinator, and program management positions.
ATC Exam FAQ
Official BOC (Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer) Resources
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