Member Resource Library

September 2022

Timely Topics: The AT and Management of Long COVID

The NATA Timely Topics Series event, “The AT and Management of Long COVID,” focuses on helping athletic trainers understand what long COVID is, who is at risk and how to manage return-to-play and return-to-activity decisions for athletes and patients. Through expert panel discussion and real-world experience, the session provides practical guidance, resources and perspectives to support ATs in caring for others and navigating long COVID in their own professional lives.

August 2022

What to Know About AT Burnout

NATA Now article that reviews what to know about AT burnout.

March 2021

Critical Incident Stress Management 101: Building Resiliency (pdf)

After experiencing a critical incident, it is normal to feel emotionally overwhelmed. Used to being the go-to person for everyone else, athletic trainers might not take the time needed to care for themselves after an abnormal event. Athletic training is a peer-driven profession. ATs understand ATs, which is why it’s important to have the tools necessary to be able to spot and help your fellow ATs who are in need of support.
March 2021

Self Care Folling a Critical Incident (pdf)

Any event which has the ability to overwhelm the usually effective coping skills of an individual is considered a critical incident. Learn common signs, symptoms, reactions and concerns that can arise from a critical incident.
March 2020

ATs Care Support During COVID-19

ATs Care acknowledges the large-scale cancellations and postponements of meetings and gatherings affects all aspects of our lives. Our daily routines are affected by the fluidly changing situation surrounding the coronavirus.