Fitness
BOC ATC®Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
The BOC ATC is the national board certification exam for becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) — a state-regulated healthcare profession, not a personal training credential. Issued by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, the exam contains 175 multiple-choice and hybrid items across five practice domains. Passing the BOC is the gateway to state licensure in nearly all US states.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the BOC ATC® exam.
- Passing score
- 500 scaled (cut score set by BOC)
- Format & length
- 175 items · 4 hours
- Voucher cost
- $375 exam fee + $100 application fee ($75 NATA member)
- Prerequisites
- Graduation (or candidacy) from a CAATE-accredited professional master's program in athletic training. Effective 2022, all entry-level programs must be at the master's level.
- Validity
- 2-year reporting period (50 CEUs + annual maintenance fee + state license renewal)
What’s tested
Key topics on the BOC ATC® exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official BOC ATC® exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Risk Reduction, Wellness & Health Literacy
- Assessment, Evaluation & Diagnosis
- Critical Incident Management
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Health Care Administration & Professional Responsibility
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Graduates of CAATE-accredited master's programs in athletic training pursuing licensure to work in collegiate, secondary school, professional sports, military, industrial, or clinic-based athletic training roles. This is a healthcare licensure exam, not a fitness cert.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
BOC certification is the national standard for the athletic training profession and is recognized for state licensure in nearly all US states (state law varies). Athletic trainers are recognized healthcare providers under most state practice acts; BLS reports median annual wages of $60,250 (May 2024) and projects 11% job growth through 2034 — much faster than average.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
500 questions covering every objective on the official BOC ATC® exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking BOC ATC® unlocks every other Fitness exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
BOC ATC® articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about BOC ATC®
How many questions does the BOC ATC® bank have?
500 questions, organized into 5 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Fitness exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the BOC ATC® content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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