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The NATA Private Practice and Entrepreneurship Value Model is a product of the NATA Council on Practice Advancement Private Practice and Emerging Settings Committee. This document is intended for athletic trainers (ATs) and other stakeholders. The information contained in this document may be used as a guide for ATs interested in business ownership and provides best practice recommendations for the private practice setting.
This value model was created to provide a resource for ATs in entrepreneurship to broaden the knowledge base of worth and value in their setting, to assist in presenting their value and worth to stakeholders, expand general business knowledge and understand the value provided to the target market. It is projected that this information will help ATs create and sustain a successful business.
This resource covers key considerations such as communicating changes to the BOC, preparing speakers for live online sessions, selecting the right virtual platform, and managing attendee tracking and accessibility features.
The NATA State Association Advisory Committee (SAAC) also encourages leaders to build an online repository of resources for members, including NATA publications, public health updates, telemedicine guidance, and state-specific information such as unemployment resources, legislative updates, and COVID-related policies.
Examples from other state associations are included for reference.
An interactive map that shows athletic training state regulatory boards and their contact info.
Read on tips and best practices for those who are considering working in the per diem space.
The Physician Practice Value Model (PPVM) was developed by the Committee on Practice Advancement to educate athletic trainers, administrators and consumers about athletic training services – especially within the physician practice setting. This document is meant to outline the value and worth an athletic trainer in the physician practice can bring to an institution. As the profession of athletic training continues to grow in stature, this value model will be considered a living document, adapting to economic challenges and public perception. This PPVM will serve as a global overview of other more detailed documents.
A step-by-step guide to finding and applying for jobs in athletic training. Covers preparing resumes/CVs, tailoring applications, navigating online applications, interview preparation and post-interview follow-up to help job seekers succeed at every stage.
This resource is a 2-page worksheet designed to guide individuals through short-, intermediate-, and long-term financial planning during career transitions. Each line item invites the user to assess what is essential vs. nonessential, and plan which expenses to reduce, delay or eliminate over time. The worksheet encourages proactive assessment of both cash flow and financial obligations during a job-transition period.
The Public Safety Value Model is a product of the Public Safety Committee of the NATA Council on Practice Advancement (COPA). This document is intended for athletic trainers (ATs) and public safety agencies alike. The information contained in this document may be utilized to develop an athletic training program and provides best practice recommendations within the public safety setting
Compiled by Athletic Training Strategic Alliance Inter-Agency Terminology Work Group, the following document is used to provide common definitions to be used across the athletic training profession.
A sample two-page policy outlining best practices for fostering inclusive, respectful and culturally aware environments in sports medicine settings. Includes mission statement, behavioral guidelines and optional demographic form for staff and patients.
This document will serve to help the AT:
- Understand the importance of medical documentation.
- Recognize key terminology related to medical documentation.
- Understand how specific state athletic training practice acts, federal laws, and associated rules and regulations guide medical documentation.
- Understand considerations for electronic communication and medical documentation.
- Recognize setting-specific variables with regard to medical documentation.
- Develop a record retention system in conjunction with other stakeholders for the institution.
Provides unique global revenue strategies, a resource for value assessment and serves as a presentation template for the AT in the college/university setting.