CATA NCE - Legalities (CATA-specific)
How do you maintain your CAT(C) certification? - ✔️✔️1. Achieve 21 CEUs every 3
years
2. Maintain professional liability insurance
3. Maintain BLS certification
4. Pay annual dues for national + Provincial bodies
How do you become a Certification Candidate? - ✔️✔️1. Be enrolled at a CATA
accredited institution
2. Hold a valid First Aid and BLS certificate, or a CATA-approved equivalent
3. Complete the Online Application for Certification Candidate Membership
4. Maintain status for 18 months prior to attempting the NCE
What are the 5 practice domains/competencies of Athletic Therapy? - ✔️✔️1.
Prevention
2. Assessment
3. Intervention
4. Practice Management
5. Professional Responsibility
How does a Certification Candidate become a a CAT(C)? - ✔️✔️1. Successfully
complete a CATA accredited program and earn a Bachelor's degree
2. Obtain a valid First Responder certificate or CATA equivalent in order to attempt the
exam
3. Maintain BLS certificate or CATA approved equivalent
4. Attempt and pass the NCE
5. Maintain status with CATA and Regional Chapter, and adhere to the Scope of
Practice, By-laws, and Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct
How long do you have to attempt the NCE after graduation? - ✔️✔️2 years
How many months must you maintain status with the CATA prior to attempting the
NCE? - ✔️✔️18 months
What are the passing requirements for the written exam? - ✔️✔️Certification Candidate
must achieve a score equal to or higher than the Minimal Passing Level (MPL)
calculated for that particular exam
How does the CATA achieve self-regulation? - ✔️✔️Through the CATA's Code of
Ethics and Code of Conduct
How do you maintain your CAT(C) certification? - ✔️✔️1. Achieve 21 CEUs every 3
years
2. Maintain professional liability insurance
3. Maintain BLS certification
4. Pay annual dues for national + Provincial bodies
How do you become a Certification Candidate? - ✔️✔️1. Be enrolled at a CATA
accredited institution
2. Hold a valid First Aid and BLS certificate, or a CATA-approved equivalent
3. Complete the Online Application for Certification Candidate Membership
4. Maintain status for 18 months prior to attempting the NCE
What are the 5 practice domains/competencies of Athletic Therapy? - ✔️✔️1.
Prevention
2. Assessment
3. Intervention
4. Practice Management
5. Professional Responsibility
How does a Certification Candidate become a a CAT(C)? - ✔️✔️1. Successfully
complete a CATA accredited program and earn a Bachelor's degree
2. Obtain a valid First Responder certificate or CATA equivalent in order to attempt the
exam
3. Maintain BLS certificate or CATA approved equivalent
4. Attempt and pass the NCE
5. Maintain status with CATA and Regional Chapter, and adhere to the Scope of
Practice, By-laws, and Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct
How long do you have to attempt the NCE after graduation? - ✔️✔️2 years
How many months must you maintain status with the CATA prior to attempting the
NCE? - ✔️✔️18 months
What are the passing requirements for the written exam? - ✔️✔️Certification Candidate
must achieve a score equal to or higher than the Minimal Passing Level (MPL)
calculated for that particular exam
How does the CATA achieve self-regulation? - ✔️✔️Through the CATA's Code of
Ethics and Code of Conduct
