Letter from the Professional Development Coordinator
Dear BOC Approved Provider,
Here at the BOC, we are hard at work preparing for the rollout of the 2016 Standards for BOC
Approved Providers. Because the Standards raise the bar for continuing education programs,
we’re doing everything we can to help you prepare for these new requirements and maintain your
status as a BOC Approved Provider.
So, what resources are available to you as you assure compliance with the new Standards?
Fortunately, there are a lot!
As you may have seen in your email, we are currently offering a series of webinars dedicated to
the individual topics covered within the Standards. An introductory webinar, offered on March
24th and now available online, provided an overview of the new Standards. The next 4 webinars
explore each of the Standards, and the final webinar will show how to submit a successful BOC
Approved Provider application.
The webinar schedule is as follows (presentations that have already occurred are accessible via the BOC website and archived
on our You Tube channel):
•;March 24: Looking Ahead: Compliance with the 2016 Standards for BOC Approved Providers (recording currently
available online)
•;April 7: Standards 1 & 2: Administration and Business Practices (recording currently available online)
•;April 21: Standards 3 & 4: Content, Development and Instruction
•;May 5: Standards 5 & 6: Assessment, Review and Evaluation
•;May 19: Submitting a Successful BOC Approved Provider Application
In addition to the webinars, we have created a variety of resources and example materials for you to easily download and adapt
for your own programs. These resources, which include everything from a speaker release form to tips on creating measurable
learning objectives, are available on our website.
Finally, in this issue of AP Update, we are especially pleased to share tips from a fellow provider on how to offer BOC
Approved Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Programs. Aaron Sciascia, MS, ATC, NASM-PES, has successfully guided several
organizations through the EBP application process. We know you’ll find his insight and experience valuable.
As always, I want to thank you for being a BOC Approved Provider and for your dedication to the athletic training profession.
Jessica Roberts, MS Ed, ATC
Professional Development Coordinator
Jessica Roberts, MS Ed, ATC