1. Preparing for the BOC Examination Elizabeth J. Walters, M.S., AT, ATC

2. Objective To answer, in detail, any questions you may have (at any time) There is NO such thing as a stupid question FYI…you're not alone Overview Role Delineation Study Provide domains & percentages of the exam they come from An example of a study plan Helpful resources

3. FYI A majority of ATS (55.8%) admitted having BOC apprehension, with ONLY 17% ever taking an online athletic training practice exam INVEST, INVEST, INVEST!!! The BOC offers multiple Self-Assessment Exams in a study mode (5 versions @ 75 questions) and/or test mode Once you have completed the test, it analyzes your strengths & weaknesses The NATA offers MEMBERs a BOC Exam study guide http://www.nata.org/nata-study-guide-boc-exam

4. Role Delineation Study Panel of experts Frequency of tasks Examination question evaluation process Type of questions Weighted how?

5. Table 17 Description% of exam Domain 1 Injury/illness prevention & wellness protection – educating participants and managing risk for safe performance and function 25% Domain 2 Clinical evaluation & diagnosis – Implementing standard evaluation techniques and formulating a clinical impression for the determination of a course of action 22% Domain 3 Immediate & emergency care – Employing standard care procedures and communicating outcomes for efficient and appropriate care of the injured. 19% Domain 4 Treatment & rehabilitation – reconditioning participants for optimal performance and function22% Domain 5 Organizational and professional health and well- being – Understanding and adhering to approved organizational and professional practices and guidelines to ensure individual and organizational well-being 12% Est. # of exam Qs 31 27 24 27.5 15

6. Exam Formatting 175 scored and un-scored (experimental) items MC – 1 correct answer Multi-select MC – CYS Focused testlets Drag & drop Hot spot You will not know which ones are experimental You can go forward & backward, or flag items as you wish 4 hours total to complete exam Reported on 200-800 score 500 is passing

7. Plan of Attack DO NO procrastinate! Know how YOU study Get your hands on the following 1. Arnheim – cover to cover 2. Position statements – over a dozen. Considered our :gold stand” of practice/procedures Mini orthopedic eval. book Exam review books (sharing is caring) Have an accountability buddy/study buddy Create a real week-by-week study plan (based on your own assessment) or perceived strengths/weaknesses DO NOT compare yourself to previous test takers You are prepared as you have made yourself

8. Plan of Attack Resources Role delineation study BOC website – test takers NATA website – BOC prep/study guide Take the test when you are ready Not supported by statistics however…when are you honestly more likely to be focused? Does it make sense to take the exam during a time of the year when no AT jobs are really available?

9. Plan of Attack BGSUs ATP is only ONE component in the preparation process It is a two way street in terms of student prep 1 st time pass rates are not the end al be all You are taking this test for yourself…we are proud of your success not matter what Psychological factors play a HUGE role is how well you do

10. More resources ACES workshop Professional Development Needs Assessment (PDNA) is a tool intended to empower Athletic Trainers of all experience levels to engage in self-reflection with the goal of assessing professional development needs across the domains of athletic training as defined in the BOC Role Delineation Study/Practice Analysis, 6 th Edition. 1 http://www.bocatc.org/ats/ce-resources/2012-12-07-22-27- 06?view=assessment&id=12