The beginning of April is the most popular time-frame for undergraduate students to take their BOC exam. Some argue that this test is the most important test of their life that determines if the last 2-4 years was all worth it. Here at Indiana State University we have had several senior students take the BOC this past week and it made me think, as Athletic Trainer’s do you think that you could pass the BOC exam right now? I know for us AT’s that have recently become certified, retaking the BOC exam right now wouldn’t be too hard to pass. But what about the AT’s that haven’t been in school for over 15 years? This brings up the importance of continuing education units in Athletic Training, or CEU’s.
Athletic Trainers have a requirement to get 50 CEU’s every two years. Now the most units offered at one time and place is the NATA clinical symposia and AT expo, which isn’t always affordable or timely for everyone. Thankfully there are hundreds of opportunities to get CEU’s for FREE! There are several online websites that offer free CEU’s that range from online anatomy labs, lectures, and webinars. Using these resources is crucial in maintaining our credentials and being up to date on the most recent literature and research. It is very important to not only complete the task of taking these courses, but to also learn from the information. Learning and applying the new information into clinical practice is what will enhance us as clinicians and educators. Which brings me back to the question: Do you think that you could pass the BOC exam right now? I encourage you all to evaluate the curriculum of the CEU’s that you are taking and determine if it is helping you become a better clinician, as well as prepared for taking the BOC exam.
-Shannan Rowe LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainers have a requirement to get 50 CEU’s every two years. Now the most units offered at one time and place is the NATA clinical symposia and AT expo, which isn’t always affordable or timely for everyone. Thankfully there are hundreds of opportunities to get CEU’s for FREE! There are several online websites that offer free CEU’s that range from online anatomy labs, lectures, and webinars. Using these resources is crucial in maintaining our credentials and being up to date on the most recent literature and research. It is very important to not only complete the task of taking these courses, but to also learn from the information. Learning and applying the new information into clinical practice is what will enhance us as clinicians and educators. Which brings me back to the question: Do you think that you could pass the BOC exam right now? I encourage you all to evaluate the curriculum of the CEU’s that you are taking and determine if it is helping you become a better clinician, as well as prepared for taking the BOC exam.
-Shannan Rowe LAT, ATC
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