Member Resource Library

September 2021

High level overview of the different types of resources available to members.

September 2021

Sports Medicine Legal Digest was created to keep athletic trainers informed on current legal issues that could affect their daily practice. Each issue features article, case summaries and columns related to risk and liability, professional responsibility and ethics.

September 2021

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

August 2021

The NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee has created the Resources To Support the AAPI Community guide to provide resources for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and allies to encourage further education and support for the AAPI community. This resource has been created by NATA committee members for the purposes of assisting the general membership at large. While we have attempted to provide a resource that is both accurate and reflective of the information available at the time of creation, NATA makes no express or implied representation or warranty as to the information contained herein. NATA and the respective authors shall not be liable nor responsible to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage arising from its use. Athletic trainers should consult and act consistent with all applicable laws, including local and state practice acts, and other rules and policies.

The July 2021 issue of NATA News focuses on the different aspects of athletic training entrepreneurship, which can include how to manage time. An entrepreneur’s schedule can be unpredictable, as can an athletic trainer’s, but seeing how one AT entrepreneur makes it work week by week is a great example of how to make it work. This NATA Now artlcle further hilghights this topic.

July 2021

Ensuring leadership is diverse and inclusive (reflective of the association demographics) has been another challenge for many state associations. This includes diversity by race, religion, age, sex, ethnic or national origin, disability, health status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Diversity and inclusion also includes work setting. It is critical for associations to model inclusivity and acceptance by setting appropriate association policies and procedures while advocating for policies supportive of all association members

July 2021
Read four things ATs need to know about the Cures Act Final Rule and how it impacts electronic health records (EHR).

Sports Medicine Legal Digest was created to keep athletic trainers informed on current legal issues that could affect their daily practice. Each issue features article, case summaries and columns related to risk and liability, professional responsibility and ethics.

May 2021 NATA News article (pdf) that reviews what athletic trainers need to know about the impact of race, ethnicity and culture on mental wellness in the patient population and what they can do to support patients.

This is an article on NATA Now. Several states have initiated and/or passed legislation that affects health care for transgender youth in sport. Given that transgender individuals suffer behavioral health issues at a higher rate than their cisgender peers, it is imperative that ATs are cognizant of how these laws affect the well-being of their transgender patient population.

March 2021

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide health care shortages, ATs play an important role in patient care and providing critical services in their communities.

March 2021

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.

March 2021
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.

Sports Medicine Legal Digest was created to keep athletic trainers informed on current legal issues that could affect their daily practice. Each issue features article, case summaries and columns related to risk and liability, professional responsibility and ethics.