BOC AT Exam

BOC AT Exam

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Abstract:
This presentation provides an in-depth look into the scoring and reporting methodologies used in the Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Trainer Exam. The session covers topics such as the exam development process, exam blueprint, and domain level information and associated resources designed to support candidates. Most importantly the session illustrates how to use all the information to transition from student to certified athletic trainer.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the accreditation and testing standards that influence the psychometric procedures used in the scoring of the BOC Athletic Trainer Exam.
  • Utilize key resources, such as the Practice Analysis 8th Edition and the elements within the report itself, to enhance the interpretation of exam results.
  • Prepare candidates to transition from exam takers to certified athletic trainers based on their score reports.

Track: Program Administration
Format: Model Practice

This Session is Not Eligible for CEUs.

Ian Hembry, PHD

Ian Hembry, Ph.D. is the director of examinations at Board of Certification (BOC), with fifteen years of experience in psychometrics and research. Dr. Hembry has oversight of the planning, design implementation and development of credentialing exams, assessment activities and research related to BOC programs and services. He leads all facets of exam development to ensure accuracy and fairness to maintain the integrity of credential programs. He has been published in the Journal of Experimental Education, as well as Educational and Psychological Measurement, and has authored and presented more than 75 research studies/technical reports.

Dr. Hembry holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in educational measurement and statistics, both from the University of Iowa, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology: quantitative methods from the University of Texas. Dr. Hembry has been an active member of the Psychometric Society and American Educational Research Association and has been an active member of the National Council of Measurement in Education since 2008.

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