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Professional Development
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A How-To Guide
FOLLOW US:
In 2016, BOC Approved Providers will be required to meet a higher set of standards in
order to offer continuing education (CE) programs to Athletic Trainers. The Standards for
BOC Approved Providers were developed to encourage a more rigorous CE experience
for Athletic Trainers and assure protection of the public.
The Standards govern administration, business practices, content, development and
instruction, assessment, and review and evaluation. Approved Providers must be in
compliance with the Standards when they go into effect January 1, 2016.
Organizations planning to participate as an Approved Provider in 2016 and beyond should
take note of important changes relating to the new Standards and other program updates.
These include the following:
•;A renewal application will be required. The early bird application window will be
open June 1-September 30, 2015, and offers a discounted 2016 renewal fee. The
application will be available on the BOC website. The BOC will send email reminders
with further details
•;Home study courses will no longer be individually approved by the BOC. Instead,
BOC Approved Providers will apply for blanket approval of home study courses, as
they do for live Category A programs
•;The current audit system will be dissolved. Instead, BOC Approved Providers will be
required to complete an annual report
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Will You Be Ready?
New BOC Approved Provider Program
Enhancements Announced for 2016
