Membership Categories



Professional


  • Certified-Regular
    An individual who holds the ATC (Athletic Trainer, Certified) credential and is in good standing with the BOC.

  • Career Starter
    A newly Certified Regular member will receive a reduction in dues for the first full billing cycle following certification.

  • Associate
    Individual who is working professionally in athletics, education, research, medicine or other profession related to athletic training


Student


  • Certified-Student
    A certified individual enrolled as a full time graduate student working toward an advanced degree at an accredited college or university. Maximum of five years is allowed in this category.

  • Non-certified Student (Undergraduate or Graduate)
    An individual enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student studying athletic training in a college or university who has not fulfilled BOC requirements for certification. A combined total of eight years (undergraduate five, graduate three) is allowed in this category.

View Student Requirements


International


  • Certified and Non-certified International
    Individual whose residence is located outside the ten districts. The Journal of Athletic Training and the NATA News are available online for these members.


Inactive


  • Pros on Hold - Inactive
    A Certified member who has an inactive status with the BOC is given Pros on Hold-Inactive status with NATA. Maximum of six years is allowed in this category. Members of this category are a National member only.

  • Certified Military – Inactive
    A Certified member in the Reserves who submits proof of active military service may request Certified Military-Inactive Status for a maximum of two years. The member, who does not pay dues and does not receive member benefits, may resume Certified membership without a break in service if no more than two full billing cycles have transpired.



Dues Discounts



Shared/Green Discount

(Certified Regular and Associate Members only)
You can save trees and money, if you and another NATA member reside at the same address. This option requires the agreement of both members, their membership numbers and designation of which member will receive a $10 discount. The NATA News will be addressed to the full-price member, as well as the Journal of Athletic Training if you opt to receive the printed version. Contact Member Services (membership@nata.org or 1-800-879-6282) to request only one set of publications (NATA News and Journal of Athletic Training).

Two year dues payment discount

If you pay the current year and following year dues at the same time, you’ll receive a $5 discount for each year ($10 discount total). You are exempt for the period of time your membership is paid from any dues increases. Sorry, but we cannot issue refunds. So please be sure you want to pay two years' dues before taking this option. Contact Member Services (membership@nata.org or 1-800-879-6282) to take advantage of this great offer.



Invoice Options



Professional Development Invoice

Is your employer more likely to pay for Professional Development than dues? The Professional Development Invoice features our educational benefits. You can print this invoice at the end of the online renewal process or email membership@nata.org. View an example (PDF).

Standard Invoice

You can print this invoice at the end of the online renewal process or email membership@nata.org. View an example (PDF).




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