Clinical Experiences Are Not Predictive of Outcomes on the NATABOC Examination.

Turocy, Paula Sammarone; Comfort, Ronald E.; Perrin, David H.; Gieck, Joe H.

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ERIC Number: EJ605876

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Publication Date: 2000

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Clinical Experiences Are Not Predictive of Outcomes on the NATABOC Examination.

Turocy, Paula Sammarone; Comfort, Ronald E.; Perrin, David H.; Gieck, Joe H.

Journal of Athletic Training, v35 n1 p70-75 Mar 2000

Examined the efficacy of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) clinical experience requirements and individual student characteristics to predict candidate outcomes on the examination. Student surveys and exam scores indicated that neither number of clinical experience hours nor sports experiences influenced exam outcomes. A relationship existed between age and outcome on the oral/practical section of the exam. (SM)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Certification, Clinical Experience, National Standards, Professional Education, Scores, Student Characteristics, Student Experience

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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