Board of Certification (BOC)

What is BOC?

The Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) was incorporated in 1989 to provide a certification program for entry-level Athletic Trainers (ATs). The BOC establishes and regularly reviews both the standards for the practice of athletic training and the continuing education requirements for BOC Certified ATs. The BOC has the only accredited certification program for ATs in the US.

BOC Vision & Mission

The Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) has been responsible for the certification of Athletic Trainers (ATs) since 1969. The BOC was the certification arm of the professional membership organization the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) until 1989 when the BOC became an independent non-profit organization.

Vision of the BOC:

To be the worldwide leader in credentialing

Mission of the BOC:

To provide exceptional credentialing programs for healthcare professionals to assure protection of the public.

Mailing Address
Board of Certification, Inc.
1415 Harney Street
Suite 200
Omaha, Nebraska 68102

Email Addresses
Contact the BOC using “Email an Inquiry” (link is in lower left side navigation of BOC Central™) or use an email address below:
Exam Department: Exam@bocatc.org

Continuing Education Department: CE@bocatc.org”

Provider Relations Department: MindyL@bocatc.org

Advertising Opportunities: Sales@bocatc.org

General Inquiries: Staff@bocatc.org”

Phone/Fax
Voice: (402) 559-0091
Toll-free: (877) 262-3926 (877-BOC-EXAM)