BOC vs. NATA
The Board of Certification (BOC) is the certifying agency for the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). The mission of the BOC is to provide exceptional credentialing programs for health care professional to assure protection of the public. The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is the national membership organization for the profession of athletic training. The mission of the NATA is to enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession. ATS are eligible to sit for the BOC certification exam upon graduation from a CAATE accredited program.