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The skills and knowledge acquired in professional education translate to treating clients and patients effectively in a variety of employment settings. As employment in the emerging settings has increased, we have started to identify additional skills and knowledge that are beyond our entry-level education and specific to that setting. Identification of this specific content will help athletic trainers identify related continuing education and improve their ability to provide excellent care.

Revenue models contain information that will help ATs maintain and improve their positions by quantifying their worth to the organization. Revenue models include: Secondary School Value Model, College/University Value Model, Physician Practice Value Model and the Public Safety Value Model.

Who should you approach with concerns about inequities in the workplace? Why is documentation important when having these workplace conversations? In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Marje Albohm, MS, AT Ret., and Rebecca Lopez, PhD, LAT, ATC, to continue the discussion on gender equity in athletic training. Albohm is part of the gender equity subgroup within the NATA AT Compensation Task Force and Lopez is the current chair of the NATA DEIA Task Force. This conversation explores the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in this profession and provides actionable strategies for creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace. Through thought-provoking discussions, real-life stories and compelling statistics, we shed light on the gender-based disparities that impact compensation, opportunities and career advancement. Our expert guests share strategies and initiatives that empower listeners to actively contribute to dismantling inequities, promoting inclusivity and driving systemic change. Tune in now to be part of the movement for change!

Do you have big goals for advancing in the profession? Do you want to grow as a health care professional and raise your salary? Either way, this episode has something for you! Tune in as Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the NATA AT Compensation Task Force and host of this series, interviews experienced athletic trainers, Tony Nguyen, MS, LAT, ATC, and Ann Wallace, MSEd, ATC, NASM-CES, about ways to advance in your career and how to discuss fair compensation along the way. Whether you're just starting out in the field or are a seasoned pro, you'll learn valuable insights and strategies for navigating this often tricky topic. So tune in, take notes and get ready to have the compensation conversation with confidence!

How can employers create an enjoyable work/life rhythm for their staff? What are some things you can look for when considering a long-term position somewhere? In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Jamie DeRollo, MBA, DAT, ATC, and Ann Wallace, MSEd, ATC, NASM-CES, to discuss retention in athletic training. DeRollo is the head athletic trainer at Modesto Junior College, and lends her expertise as an employer, a mom and an employee in the collegiate setting. Wallace is an associate director of athletic training at the University of Kansas and is in charge of hiring and onboarding new athletic trainers into her program. As an employer, this episode will give you ideas for how to foster relationships with your staff to increase retention, therefore improving your athletic training program. As an employee, this conversation can provide some key things to look for when looking for an athletic training program to call home.

In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Jason Daffner, JD, CPA , and Rick Griffin, MS, LAT, ATC to give you some real examples of how to represent yourself and show your value to your employer. Daffner is an attorney who represents many athletic trainers and other clients in the areas of sports law, employment law and corporate law. He will go over scenarios you need to prepare for when negotiating a better salary for yourself and will even give you some ideas of creative ways you can ask for more compensation. Griffin has worked as an athletic trainer in professional sports for more than 40 years and has even spent some time with the professional rodeo. He has learned a lot along the way and wants to share insider tips on how to have the conversation about compensation with your employers.

GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Together we can transform our nation's schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve.

Keeping children and teens healthy and safe is always a top priority. Whether you are a parent, youth sports coach, school coach, school professional, or health care provider, this site will help you recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussion or other serious brain injury.

An interactive map that shows athletic training state regulatory boards and their contact info.

In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, talks with Jennifer Brown, ATC, and Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, CPT, to continue the conversation from the previous episode, “CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips.” This discussion takes a closer look at what employers look for when trying to fill a position, how much leverage they have when negotiating a salary for a position and how young professionals can prepare for these conversations during the recruitment stage. This episode addresses things like: 

• Should you apply for a job if you don’t meet the qualifications? And what should you expect in terms of compensation if you do?
• How can growing your network help all parties involved in the recruitment process?
• How does the reference call affect compensation for the employer and the potential employee?
• When and how often should you have the compensation conversation with your employer?

This episode covers the recruitment stage. It includes advice to job seekers on making sure a job is right for them, when to approach the topic of compensation and how to show value throughout the recruitment process. This episode isn’t just for job seekers – recruiters can also learn from this conversation. Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, talks with Jennifer Brown, ATC, and Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, to dive deeper. Brown is the senior associate athletic director for sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, and gives important insight from the perspective of someone who actively recruits and hires athletic trainers. Mulkey, a staff athletic trainer at Youngstown State University, brings her own perspective as a young professional who has recently gone through the recruitment process. This episode will discuss: 

• How knowing what goes on in both sides of recruitment can help you when considering a new position
• How to ask about compensation in the interview process
• How to decline or negotiate an offer
• How showing your value in your current position can help you when applying for positions in the future

This episode will be another deep dive into fundamentals, with a heavy focus on the ways learning to speak the language of compensation can help you when having conversations about compensation. Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series and Kyle Scharer, MS, LAT, ATC, the ambulatory manager for the orthopedic service line at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, discuss: 

• How learning to speak the language of compensation can help to disprove some of the biggest myths concerning AT compensation  
• How the market value of the athletic trainer is determined
• And, most importantly, how learning key compensation terms can empower you to advocate for yourself

The NATA-Cast is the official podcast of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, providing in-depth conversations about health care topics that interest you – the athletic trainer.

NATA Now article, discussing how health care professionals, especially athletic trainers, are uniquely positioned to advocate for the rights of our transgender patients so they can receive gender-affirming care, which is medically-necessary, evidence-based care that improves the physical and mental health of transgender and gender-diverse people.

Patient values are individual characteristics such as gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status that can influence health and well-being.