Mastering Multiple Choice Questions on the BOC Exam: Part One
In part one of this series, we’ll dive into how to master multiple choice questions on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam for athletic trainers.…
How to Stop Doomscrolling and Start Studying for the BOC Exam
You finally have an hour to study for the BOC exam. You know you should review therapeutic interventions or complete a practice test. Instead, you…
10 Fresh BOC Exam Study Strategies You May Not Have Tried
Preparing for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam is so much more than rereading textbooks and highlighting notes. Because the exam asks you to apply…
Mastering the Art of Daily Learning
Learning is often associated with a structured classroom environment, teachers, assignments, and exams. However, this formal style of education is merely one way that we…
Tackling the Thoughts That Stop You From Studying
Sometimes, we get caught up in the minor issues of our lives, mistakenly perceiving them as more significant than they truly are. It's easy to get so …
5 Study Strategies to Help You Retain More for the BOC Exam
Preparing for the BOC exam isn’t just about cramming facts. It’s about making the knowledge stick so you can apply it confidently in real-world clinical…
NATA Position Statement Review Part 12: SLAP Injuries in the Overhead Athlete
Superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) injuries are one of the more challenging shoulder conditions for athletic trainers to evaluate and manage, particularly in overhead athletes. Baseball…
From Student to Clinician: Success Strategies for Second-Year MSAT Students
The second year of a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program often feels very different from the first. The excitement and uncertainty of…
Surviving and Thriving in Your First Year of an MSAT Program: Tips and Tricks for Athletic Training Students
Starting a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program is exciting, rewarding, and, at times, overwhelming. Between coursework, clinical experiences, skills assessments, and adjusting…
NATA Position Statement Review Part 11: Emergency Action Plan Development and Implementation in Sport
When a catastrophic injury occurs during sport participation, the outcome often depends on what happens in the first few minutes. Whether the emergency involves sudden…