{"id":10931,"date":"2025-08-13T21:55:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T21:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bocatc.org\/?p=10931"},"modified":"2025-09-02T21:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:41:14","slug":"real-voices-real-value-the-bcs-o-credential-in-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bocatc.org\/newsroom\/real-voices-real-value-the-bcs-o-credential-in-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Voices, Real Value: The BCS-O\u00ae Credential in Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The BOC\u2019s most common questions about the Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (BCS-0<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) relate to the<\/p>\n<p>value of the Orthopedic Specialty Certification. What better way to demonstrate value than hearing from BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credential holders and employers? In the following video testimonials, BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credential holders and AT employers describe the value of the Orthopedic Specialty Certification.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ig4QWDC6rdk\">full video<\/a> can be found on the BOC YouTube Channel.<\/p>\n<p>The BOC offers other resources to help you determine whether the BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credential is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>The Comparative Matrix is a helpful resource that compares the BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credential to other orthopedic-related credentials available to ATs. This resource takes a closer look at the exam eligibility requirements, credential maintenance requirements, and practice domains between the BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credential and other credentials.<\/p>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/7f6907b2.flowpaper.com\/BOCOrthoSpecialtyMatrix\/\">Comparative Matrix<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bocatc.org\/orthopedic-specialty-certification\/#become-orthopedic-specialty-certified\">BOC website<\/a> resources to help determine whether the BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is right for you. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bocatc.org\/orthopedic-specialty-certification\/#review-exam-deadlines\">orthopedic specialty exam<\/a> occurs in February and September.<\/p>\n<p>Toby Harkins, BS, LAT, ATC, BCS-O, describes how the BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credential elevates Athletic Trainers (ATs) within the health care team.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/__2D_ltLWvA?si=lt8phnc_gsmnfpzM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kevin W. Farmer, MD explains how the BCS-O<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>credential adds value to physicians\u2019 practices and to patients.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P6EYxHAn3wE?si=zZJVXsoli2SW6erD\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Christopher Servian, LAT, ATC, BCS-O, OT-SC explains how the BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credential allows ATs to have more access within the clinical setting.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/othtGB_1SUo?si=9dQbaYuH5Unmt7rN\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Adam Sadler, DO, provides details on how the BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credential sets ATs apart and makes them an integral part of the health care team.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KwIOUeHaz4E?si=8KNcjApKml4_Ve6X\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Chad Derby, MBL, LAT, ATC, BCS-O, OTC describes how the BCS-O<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credential empowers ATs and demonstrates the value of their education and experience.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xbrbSSsev5c?si=tq8LIpkiilpvhCFm\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This article was originally published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/7f6907b2.flowpaper.com\/BOCCertUpdateSummer2025\/#page=11\">2025 summer \u201cCert Update\u201d<\/a> newsletter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The BOC\u2019s most common questions about the Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (BCS-0\u00ae) relate to the value of the Orthopedic Specialty Certification. 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