The term "board eligible" generally refers to candidates who have completed the required academic and training programs to practice in their chosen fields but have not yet passed the governing board's certifying exam. There are several different terms that can be used interchangeably with the phrase "board eligible." Some alternative terms to describe an individual who is board eligible include "eligible to take the board exam," "certification ready," "pre-certification status," or simply "in-training." These terms help to describe the individual's progress and readiness to pursue their career aspirations in their respective fields.