Almost everyone knows a chronic complainer: that person who complains about something insignificant but overlooks every positive aspect of their life. Usually, you don’t always disagree with what they’re complaining about; you’re more bothered by the way they’re complaining: incessantly, ineffectively, and insufferably. And many Athletic Trainers and AT students are definitely guilty of being …
There are many articles on how to succeed in interviews. We all know you should have a firm handshake, be prepared for the “what is your greatest weakness” questions, and be nice to the receptionist. This is not one of those articles. Here is a checklist for acing your first job interview. 1. Research the …
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Time is our only finite resource. 168 hours a week are available for us to achieve our goals, pursue our passions, and spend time with family and friends. It’s actually closer to 80 or 90 hours once we’ve included sleep, eating, and the other menial tasks we complete on a daily basis. In either case, …
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Using the Pomodoro Technique is perhaps the easiest time-management/productivity strategy that everyone can use – no special apps or complex technology is required. Just set a timer and use it!
The BOC is a 175-question exam that encompasses all of the entry-level material required to practice athletic training in the United States. The BOC works hard to make sure that each content area is tested fairly, accurately, and proportionately.
I sincerely hope that everyone is enjoying their studying sessions. It can be extremely daunting to consider the sheer quantity of information that you must know for the exam. When you combine that with critical thinking and time constraints, it creates a perfect storm that can cause real anxiety. Lately, I’ve had a number of …
Have you ever wondered if there are “trick” questions on the Board of Certification exam? As you can guess, they’re really not trick questions trying to trip you up. If you’re like most students, it’s pretty much a given that you have encountered trick questions along your way. Usually, these come from professors who are …
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Who is “Resuscitation Annie”? Resuscitation Annie is not a singular doll, but rather she is a specific model of a medical doll used in various training sessions for proper CPR technique. Annie has been on the market since the 1950s and while she was not the only doll on the market, she quickly became the …
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Let’s talk about how to avoid test anxiety on the day you take the BOC exam. I want to make clear that there are numerous possible ways to reduce anxiety, and this is just a short list of things that have helped many students. I believe that everyone gets anxious about a major test, especially …
You should have a laser-focused game plan for how you prepare for the BOC exam.
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