Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Nearly all states require athletic trainers to be licensed or registered, which requires certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer. Different membership organizations and their respective certifying bodies have different eligibility requirements; individuals choose which organization best characterizes their ultimate goal.
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