We are currently discussing state licensure (and other forms of regulation) for new graduates. I realize that many of the states require an applicant to have...
Donald Fuller
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Oct 4, 2004 1:07 pm
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Dear Don (and listserv), Just to clarify your comments.....Louisiana has two pathways to practice as an athletic trainer, one is to show proof of BOC ...
This is in response to Don Fuller's question. New Mexico has 2 routes to licensure. One is to be BOC certified and take the jurisprudence test for the state;...
Lloyd, Diane
DLLOYD@...
Oct 4, 2004 9:31 pm
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I am sending this message to get some input on academic dishonesty for students already admitted into the athletic training educational program. Obviously all...
Georgia has two ways to get an athletic training license to the best of my knowledge. One is to be NATABOC certified and the other is to take and pass the...
Gene Kirkpatrick
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Oct 4, 2004 9:31 pm
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I was interested in your thoughts on which Exam prep book you prefer, if any. I was considering using one as part of a Senior Seminar class. The last one I...
Hope all is well with you all. I curious to hear your comments regarding the paradigm shift in athletic training. In particular the shift in the thought...
Fellow AT Educators, About a week ago I asked for info related to doctoral stipends because we are preparing to bring our new doctoral program online for next...
After just recently going through the licensure process in Virginia, it is my understanding that there are two licensure options: 1. Pass the BOC certification...
Scott, I agree with you that many years ago, ATCs would never seek money for their services, with the exception of working summer camps. However, I think that...
Adam Kaufman
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Oct 5, 2004 1:21 pm
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Hi Kristen: As a recent graduate (2003) and current graduate student, I recommend getting two books: 1. Study Guide for the NATA Board of Certification,...
Yes, we have academic dishonesty in the probation and dismissal segment of the handbook. I believe it should be an internal policy, even if the school has its...
Texts: 1) Study Guide for the NATA Board of Certification, Inc.: Entry-Level Athletic Trainer Certification Examination Author: Douglas M. Kleiner;...
Phillips, Courtney
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Oct 7, 2004 1:23 pm
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If you haven't already bookmarked the BOC site we suggest you do. http://www.bocatc.org The "Becoming an ATC" tab contains a section called Exam Development...
Please find article listed below as it appeared in Inside CMS, October 7, 2004, pages 13-14. It is not too late to contact your congressional representative...
Dr. Fuller: In TN you have to apply for licensure and take a juris prudence exam consisting of 25 questions and show proof of your BOC certification. If you...
abram357@...
Oct 11, 2004 10:41 pm
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Scott, Several years ago when I served on the sub-committee for the CUATC, there was an issue that arose (approx. 1997-98), which I believe is central to our...
speichert@...
Oct 13, 2004 4:46 pm
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I agree with Courtney about the F.A.Davis Study Guide (below) but, the best advice I was given was simply to read the suggested textbooks provided by the BOC....
Fellow ATCs & Educators, I am in the process of starting an Athletic Training Major (with a goal of accreditation) at a small University. For our intro class,...
One of our colleagues asked me to post this question to the listserv. She has an AT student with a learning disability. Their university's Office of...
We had a student in the past who had a traumatic brain injury. He was given unlimited time for ALL exams, because he takes a long time to "locate" the answer...
My opinion on this may be controversial, but here it goes. If time/speed is a critical factor in performing a skill or solving a problem (i.e. performing it...
Jose' E. Rivera
jrivera@...
Oct 13, 2004 7:48 pm
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I'm sure this is going to be a hot topic for NATABOC, as all the exams for certification are timed. This could particularly impact the administration of the...
We had a similar situation at our institution that required meetings between myself, the student in question, and representatives from our ACCESS Office (for...
I have a similar question related to disability students. I have a deaf student who will be applying to the AT program. Has anyone had a deaf student in their...
Courtney, Shannon
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Oct 13, 2004 11:16 pm
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The BOC evaluates each candidate's request for accomodations for the exam. Specifically on the practical examination, the BOC has determined that additional...
Emily: See attached for our listing of texts. Hope this helps. Wish I was in the business of selling these expensive texts. Good luck. Bobby Bobby Patton,...
Bobby Patton
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Oct 14, 2004 3:23 pm
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Emily, I have included a list of the books that we use in our AT program, which also has the prices (for books and total). Yes, medical books are expensive....
Donald Fuller
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Oct 14, 2004 4:07 pm
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Shannon, While working at Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, NC, we admitted and graduated a deaf student. I would suggest that you contact Michael McGee, the...
I am not sure how a student qualifies for extra time on the OP portion of the certification exam, but the BOC candidates have been given time and a half or ...