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ofessional meetings, including:<\/p>\n
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- All district meetings of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)<\/li>\n
- The NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo<\/li>\n
- The Athletic Trainers in the Physicians Practice Society (ATPPS) Annual Conference<\/li>\n
- The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Annual Meeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
At all NATA events, the BOC will present a session on CPC Renewal \u2013 powered by Pathfinder. Educators and students are encouraged to attend these sessions to better understand how renewal requirements are evolving and how to prepare for success within this new framework.<\/p>\n
Visiting the BOC booth provides an opportunity to ask questions, gather resources and discuss how certification standards align with academic programming.<\/p>\n
What Educators Should Know: The CPC Renewal Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n
All ATs certified in 2026 will officially begin CPC Renewal in February 2027. However, once certified, graduates may access Pathfinder in 2026 to begin exploring the platform.<\/p>\n
CPC is designed to move beyond passive accumulation of continuing education. Instead, it emphasizes:<\/p>\n
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- Professional goal setting<\/li>\n
- Guided progress reflection<\/li>\n
- Structured engagement with learning activities<\/li>\n
- Development of lifelong learning habits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For educators, this presents a valuable opportunity: integrating goal-setting exercises, reflective practice and professional development planning into coursework can create a seamless bridge between graduation and professional certification renewal.<\/p>\n
CPC Renewal at a Glance: Structure and Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n
Certification renewal occurs over a two-year period. A graduate\u2019s initial renewal requirements are determined by when certification was granted. For those who earn their BOC certification in 2026, all CPC Renewal requirements must be completed by January 31, 2028.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>Completion of all Pathfinder Requirements (Due by January 31, 2028)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Pathfinder Completion for 2026 Certified ATs<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 My Goals <\/strong>\u2013 ATs must create 1 goal within the renewal period<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 My Challenge Questions <\/strong>\u2013 ATs must answer 15 questions per 3-month segment (3 of the 4 segments are required)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 My Learning Path<\/strong> \u2013 ATs must add at least 1 CE activity to their learning path. Completion and\/or purchase of this activity is not required<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 My Reflection <\/strong>\u2013 ATs must complete reflection questions by the last period of the renewal period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n 20 CEUs Due<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum of 5 CEUs from Category A<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15 CEUs can be from any approved learning activity (Category A-D)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alternative Learning Activities are optional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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For more information about CPC Renewal, visit the BOC website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The launch of CPC Renewal \u2013 powered by Pathfinder, reinforces the profession\u2019s commitment to accountability, reflective practice and continuous improvement. Athletic Trainer (AT) educators are uniquely positioned to model and embed these principles before students ever sit for the…