ATHLETIC TRAINING BOC COMPLETE
CERTIFICATION REVIEW PAPER 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND EXPERTLY
DEFINED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
⩥when was NATA formed? Answer: 1950
⩥the 6 domains of AT Answer: 1. prevention
2. clinical eval and diagnosis
3. immmediate care
4. treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
5. organization and administration
6. professional responsibility
⩥what is part of a PPE Answer: - medical history
- physical examp
- height
- weight
- body comp
- BP
,- cardio exam
- orthopedic exam
⩥the order of a physical exam Answer: 1. brief med hx
2. observation
3. palpation
4. special tests
⩥the state regulations of AT from most to least restrictive Answer: 1.
licensure
2. certification
3. registration
4. exemption
⩥licensure Answer: limits practice of ATs to those who have met
minimal requirements. (can't call yourself an AT unless licensed)
⩥certification Answer: does not restrict use of title, but can restirct
performance of AT functions to only those who are state certified
⩥registration Answer: - must register in state before they can practice
- pay a fee
,- doesnt prevent people who are not registered from calling themselves
ATs
⩥Exemption Answer: state recognizes that ATs perform functions
similar to those of other licensed profession and allows them to practice
⩥professional responsibilites of an AT Answer: - continuing ed
-an educator
- a counselor
- a researcher
⩥signs of burnout Answer: - excessive anger
- blaming others
- guilt
- being tired and exhausted all day
- sleep problems
- high absenteeism
- family problems
- self- preocupation
⩥first step in Oand A for AT Answer: figure out why the program is
needed and its goals -> mission statement -> WOTS UP analysis
, ⩥WOTS UP analyiss Answer: - weaknesses
- opportunities
- threats
- stregnths
- Underlying
-Planning
(for existing healthcare porograms
⩥policies Answer: clear and accurate written statements that ID basic
rules and principles- to control and expedite deicsion making
⩥procedures Answer: describes the process as to how something gets
done
⩥two types of coverage Answer: facility personnel coverage and sports
coverage
⩥facility personnel coverage Answer: high schools with limited
available supervision may be able to provide AT facility coverage only
in the afternoons and during vacation periods
⩥sports coverage Answer: ideally, every practice and game should be
covered
CERTIFICATION REVIEW PAPER 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND EXPERTLY
DEFINED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
⩥when was NATA formed? Answer: 1950
⩥the 6 domains of AT Answer: 1. prevention
2. clinical eval and diagnosis
3. immmediate care
4. treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
5. organization and administration
6. professional responsibility
⩥what is part of a PPE Answer: - medical history
- physical examp
- height
- weight
- body comp
- BP
,- cardio exam
- orthopedic exam
⩥the order of a physical exam Answer: 1. brief med hx
2. observation
3. palpation
4. special tests
⩥the state regulations of AT from most to least restrictive Answer: 1.
licensure
2. certification
3. registration
4. exemption
⩥licensure Answer: limits practice of ATs to those who have met
minimal requirements. (can't call yourself an AT unless licensed)
⩥certification Answer: does not restrict use of title, but can restirct
performance of AT functions to only those who are state certified
⩥registration Answer: - must register in state before they can practice
- pay a fee
,- doesnt prevent people who are not registered from calling themselves
ATs
⩥Exemption Answer: state recognizes that ATs perform functions
similar to those of other licensed profession and allows them to practice
⩥professional responsibilites of an AT Answer: - continuing ed
-an educator
- a counselor
- a researcher
⩥signs of burnout Answer: - excessive anger
- blaming others
- guilt
- being tired and exhausted all day
- sleep problems
- high absenteeism
- family problems
- self- preocupation
⩥first step in Oand A for AT Answer: figure out why the program is
needed and its goals -> mission statement -> WOTS UP analysis
, ⩥WOTS UP analyiss Answer: - weaknesses
- opportunities
- threats
- stregnths
- Underlying
-Planning
(for existing healthcare porograms
⩥policies Answer: clear and accurate written statements that ID basic
rules and principles- to control and expedite deicsion making
⩥procedures Answer: describes the process as to how something gets
done
⩥two types of coverage Answer: facility personnel coverage and sports
coverage
⩥facility personnel coverage Answer: high schools with limited
available supervision may be able to provide AT facility coverage only
in the afternoons and during vacation periods
⩥sports coverage Answer: ideally, every practice and game should be
covered
