Member Resource Library

This white paper describes how ATs can intentionally shape their career paths by identifying opportunities for advancement both within and beyond traditional athletic training workplace settings. This includes preparing for roles in leadership, education, research, administration and emerging health care sectors where the skills of ATs are highly valuable

This poster outlines the beneficial role ATs play in the private practice workplace.

Use our NATA Membership Justification Letter Template (doc) to show your employer the value of NATA membership for your professional growth and their organizational success.

Objectives obtained in this document: 1. Educate the athletic training community- Provide actionable strategies to prevent sexual misconduct and address vulnerabilities in athletic training, based on insights from the white paper. 2. Promote cultural change- Engage members in conversations around accountability, respect and safety to foster a shift in culture within athletic training and sports. 3. Empower stakeholders- Motivate ATs, administrators and other stakeholders to implement the white paper's recommendations and create safer environments in their workspaces and communities.

In addition to understanding the efficacy of all cannabinoids, as well as any potential benefits and side effects, it is imperative that the athletic trainer recognizes that the application of a cannabis-based product, whether natural or synthetically-derived, lends itself to a likelihood of modifying the way other pharmaceuticals act within the body.

In the absence of standardized regulation of cannabis & cannabinoid products, it is important for athletic trainers to recognize methods that can assist with product evaluation. One method is to review a product’s certificate of analysis (COA).

A glossary of cannabis-related terms.

The NATA Education Advancement Committee (EAC) has compiled a list of resources regarding artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to higher education. This isn’t an exhaustive list, nor does it represent the views or values of NATA. The intention is to provide educators with hyperlinked resources and a brief description of each to help guide their use of the list

Cannabis & cannabinoids can be taken/used/administered in a variety of ways. Here is a brief description of the most common modes of application. Athletic trainers are encouraged to seek out more information regarding specific modes of application that may be more relevant to a specific patient population or practice setting.

Below is a summary of the legality of cannabis in select countries that may be frequented by athletic trainers. This is a sampling of countries and one should always look up the laws of each country, state, and/or region for the most current information to include, but not limited to, prescription, possession, consumption, cultivation, and travel regulations. This is especially important since rules and regulations surrounding cannabis change frequently. This page will be updated as well as information becomes available.

Athletic trainers’ knowledge of current federal, state, county, and local rules and regulations is continually changing and requires program educators and clinicians to stay current on the latest information to provide the best possible healthcare to physically active individuals.

A four page document that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as it relates to the use of cannabis.

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (USDEA) regulates all drugs and classifies them according to the Controlled Substance Act (Title 21 of the US Code) which places a drug in one of five categories based upon a substance’s medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability.

2700 BC: Chinese Emperor, Shen-Nung, lists cannabis as being useful for more than 100 ailments, including rheumatism, constipation, and gynecological disorders.

This is an excel spreadsheet of various associations, organizations and councils and their respective position statements and journal articles on the use of cannabis in health care and sports medicine.