{"id":10583,"date":"2025-03-19T19:33:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bocatc.org\/?p=10583"},"modified":"2025-03-19T19:33:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:33:09","slug":"state-regulators-guide-to-the-boc-orthopedic-specialty-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bocatc.org\/newsroom\/state-regulators-guide-to-the-boc-orthopedic-specialty-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"State Regulators Guide to the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10584\" src=\"https:\/\/bocatc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1312385963-In-Article-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bocatc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1312385963-In-Article-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bocatc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1312385963-In-Article-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bocatc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1312385963-In-Article-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bocatc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1312385963-In-Article.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help state regulators stay current on the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification (Orthopedic Specialty) for Athletic Trainers (ATs). This resource is designed to clarify the certification&#8217;s purpose, benefits and impact on practice standards. By understanding the key aspects of the Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (BCS-O) credential, state regulators can make informed decisions that support the delivery of high-quality patient care and public protection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2021, the BOC introduced the Orthopedic Specialty. The Orthopedic Specialty is the only board-certified orthopedic specialty for ATs with advanced knowledge, skills and experience in orthopedics. \u00a0With this certification, ATs are better equipped to excel in the orthopedic field by playing a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, supporting physicians, streamlining systems and fostering strong patient relationships, making them invaluable assets to employers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the value of the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Orthopedic Specialty is the only board-certified Orthopedic Specialty designed exclusively for ATs. It emphasizes advanced knowledge, skills and experience in orthopedics. Watch this video to hear from BCS-O credential holders and employers about the value of this certification.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ig4QWDC6rdk?si=L4vQNddNBf2hFii0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>How can state regulators learn more about the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To gather more information about this specialty credential, review the Orthopedic Practice Analysis (OPA). The OPA identifies the domains and skills that Board Certified Orthopedic Specialists must possess to provide proficient care for their patients and improve the health and welfare of the public. It also serves as the blueprint for determining the content of the Orthopedic Specialty exam. Exam questions represent all three domains, with weighting distributed across domains as outlined below:<\/p>\n<p>Domain 1 \u2013 Medical Knowledge 46%<\/p>\n<p>Domain 2 \u2013 Procedural Knowledge 46%<\/p>\n<p>Domain 3 \u2013 Professional Practice 8%<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to determine if the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification conflicts with State Practice Acts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After reviewing the OPA, assess whether your state\u2019s practice act restricts an AT with the BCS-O credential from performing the tasks outlined in the OPA. This evaluation will help determine whether conflicts exist between the specialty certification and state regulations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We&#8217;ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help state regulators stay current on the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Certification (Orthopedic Specialty) for Athletic Trainers (ATs). 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