Member Resource Library

NATA Now article that reviews health care disparities, NATA Code of Ethics, the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer Standards of Professional Practice, legal considerations, secondary school, collegiate and Olympics policies and procedures for the transgender patient population.

For seven days every year, more than 2,500 cyclists and an additional 600 roadies complete the 545 mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the AIDS/LifeCycle ride to raise money and awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Although the event is classified as a ride, rather than a race, cyclists are still in need of a sports medicine team along the way to ensure a safe trip.

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 NATA Now article outlines the minority stress theory. The theory suggests that sexual minorities, underrepresented gender identities as well as queer and other sexual identities (LGBTQ+) commonly experience distinct and chronic stressors related to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

NATA Now article that gives a list of digital apps that can be utilized to help create self-awareness and coping skills for mental health, specifically within the LGBTQ+ community.

NATA Now article that looks at a visiting student from Taiwan and the experience of their continuing education to become an AT.

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 infographic handout outlines the role athletic trainers play as health care providers in international schools. 

Journal of Athletic Training article written to identify the causes, effects, and prevalence of burnout in athletic trainers identified in the literature.

NATA Now article that covers the tireless response to the COVID-19 crisis by members across the globe.

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.

The ICSM and the NCAA recognize the challenges associated with mental health care and both agree that mental health is a growing concern. This toolkit, which is composed of five sections, has been prepared based on the best knowledge and mental health availability from the authors and utilizes elements from their respective institution’s mental health policies and procedures.

JAT podcast episode on advocating for ATs and patients in the LGBTQ+ community.