Transcript NATABOC Role Delineation Study and the Educational

Everything you always wanted to know
about the BOC exam and the ATC®
credential*
*but were afraid to ask!
What is the purpose of the BOC
examination?
To objectively discriminate between
someone who can and cannot demonstrate
minimal competence as outlined in the
most current Role Delineation Study.
Why BOC Certification?
• Only accredited, legally defensible,
voluntary credential available for athletic
trainers in the US.
• Provides “gold standard” definition for
competent entry-level practice.
• Recognized as the standard by over 40
states.
Role Delineation Study and the
Educational Competencies?
The Athletic Training Educational
Competencies
The JRC-AT requires that the
Competencies be used for curriculum
development and education of students
enrolled in CAAHEP accredited entrylevel athletic training educational
programs.
What is a “Role Delineation Study”?
• Sometimes called a “job analysis”.
• Provides the description of the performance
standards by which entry-level athletic trainers
are evaluated.
• The “Blueprint” for certification examination.
• Establish content areas for continuing
competency activities.
Role Delineation Study and the
Educational Competencies?
•The two documents are linked
•The Role Delineation Study is the exam
blueprint
•The competencies are primarily for
educators
How do changes in the Role Delineation
effect the examination?
The examination is evaluated and
reconstructed to match the new
performance standards.
– If there are changes, examination questions are
re-classified to match the most current Role
Delineation Study.
Performance Domains of BOC Role
Delineation Study, 4th Edition
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Prevention
Recognition, Evaluation and Assessment
Immediate Care
Treatment, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning
Organization and Administration
Professional Development
The Three Parts of the Examination
“Inter-correlations”
Written
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Simulation
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Practical
Inter-correlation
What does it mean?
Each section of the
examination assesses
athletic training
knowledge and skill
but they do so in
different ways.
Examination Development &
Administration
• BOC examination is legally defensible and
psychometrically sound.
• Developed by content experts under the
direction of CASTLE® Worldwide, Inc.
• BOC administers a national examination
five times annually.
The Purpose of the Written Examination
• Assess knowledge and skill necessary for
competent entry-level practice.
The Domains and the Written
Examination
Number of Items
Number of Examination
Items per Domain
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
34
32
33
23
15
Domain I
Domain II
Domain III
Domain IV
Domain V
13
Domain VI
The Purpose of the Written Simulation
Examination
• Assess clinical decision making and
decision making knowledge and skill
necessary for competent entry-level
practice.
• A Power Point presentation is has been
sent to all CAAHEP program directors.
Development and Scoring of the Written
Simulation
• All problems linked to the Role Delineation.
• Sections follow a progression over time.
• Each section begins with a description of the
circumstances at that time.
• Each section contains a series of
items/actions/decisions for candidates to choose.
Development and Scoring of the Written
Simulation
The items listed under each section are weighted
according to how appropriate or inappropriate the
decision is at that time.
– CI -Clearly Indicated
– I - Indicated
– N - Neutral
– C - Contraindicated
– CC- Clearly contraindicated
Development and Scoring of the Written
Simulation
• Sections are weighted.
• Problems are validated by independent
teams of ATC® credential holders.
The Purpose of the Practical
Examination
Evaluates psychomotor skills; as outlined it
the Role Delineation Study, necessary for
competent entry-level practice.
Practical Examination Myths and
Rumors
• It is NOT an oral/practical exam.
• You are NOT penalized for speaking
during the exam however,
• Your score is based only on your
demonstration unless you are specifically
asked to report a result.
Practical Examination Myths and
Rumors
• Timing begins at the end of the reading of
the question.
• You are scored only on your first
performance.
Development and Scoring of the
Practical
• All problems are linked to the most current
Role Delineation Study.
• All tasks are mutually exclusive.
• Tasks are weighted.
• Problems are weighted.
Development and Scoring of the
Practical
A Power Point presentation will be sent to
all program directors by the end of
February on this section of the exam.
New Options in 2003
• BOC now has an
online option for
eligibility and
registration
• Can still use paper
application process
Registration
Site and Date Selection
Sites and Dates
Real-time View
Real-Time Selection of Exam
Site and Section(s)
Admission Ticket
Summary of Registration
Confirmation
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The ATC Credential
States Having Athletic Trainer
Regulation
Reproduced with permission of NATA
Discipline and Regulatory AgenciesOur Relationship
• The BOC notifies States of changes
in your ATC® credential status.
• States notify us of actions taken
against a regulated professional.
• Action by States can affect your
BOC status.
The regulatory name game
Certification
• Voluntary
• Often a higher standard
of competence than
licensure
• Usually governed by
private, not-for-profit
entities
Licensure
• Regulation of a trade or
profession by states
• Practice Acts - define
the scope of services
• Title Acts - regulates use
of a title
• Protects the public
Continuing Education Requirements
• Credential holders must recertify every
3 years.
• Requirements are re-evaluated every
3 years to reflect changes in practice.
• Approved Provider program enhances
quality control, availability and
communication.
Discipline
• BOC adjudicates violations of
the Standards of Practice
• Take actions with regard to the
ATC® credential.
• We communicate actions
which change individual’s
certification status with
appropriate regulatory bodies.
The Role Delineation StudyHow to Obtain
Call BOC
(1-877-262-3926)
order on-line
www.nataboc.org
Other references available to you
• BOC Reference list www.nataboc.org.
• Independent study guides through various
publishers
• BOC Self-Assessment exam
Source of Authoritative Information
• Eligibility
requirements
• Continuing
education
requirements
• All public
documents
Important Links for Athletic Training
Information
• Links
– Keep your records
updated
– State regulatory
agency
– NOCA/NCCA
accreditation standards
BOC Mission
To certify athletic trainers and
to identify for the public,
quality health care
professionals through a system
of certification, adjudication,
standards of practice and
continuing competency
programs.