Ten years ago, Mike Prybicien, LAT, ATC, CES, shared with NATA News and NATA Now readers how his background in athletic training helped his family navigate his son Aiden’s diabetes diagnosis.
During the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Orlando, a now 16-year-old Aiden joined his father to help educate other athletic trainers about caring for those with diabetes during the “Managing the Diabetic Physically Active Patient” Learning Lab June 27.
As attendees learned the latest in athletic training professional development, NATA hosted two national media briefings during the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando, showcasing the expertise of members in the health care landscape.
NATA 2025 On-Demand is now available to in-person attendees and on-demand registrants through Oct. 31.
As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.
New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs.
Enhanced access to the entire NATA EducATe On-Demand Course Catalog is also now available to NATA members, so take advantage of these courses.
Designed to inspire, educate and empower attendees, the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 24-27 in Orlando, featured the latest innovations, expert-led sessions and a variety of learning formats tailored to meet attendees’ professional development needs. Watch the convention photo recap video below for a look at the educational opportunities available to attendees.
As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.
New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs.
Enhanced access to the entire NATA EducATe On-Demand Course Catalog is also now available to NATA members, so take advantage of these courses.
In honor of Pride Month, throughout June, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.
NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee District Two Rep. Keir Livingston, MS, LAT, ATC, first encountered the athletic training profession thanks to a family friend who was studying an athletic training program in college.
In honor of Pride Month, throughout June, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.
As a first-hand recipient of an athletic trainer’s care, Kristy Walker, MS, LAT, ATC, experienced the compassionate treatment on which the profession is built.
Walker said during her tenure as a collegiate student athlete, she decided to pursue sports medicine, having received such quality of care.
The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 24-27 in Orlando, educational programming offers something for every interest, setting and educational need. The NATA Convention Program Committee has curated an impactful program featuring various learning formats.
The Spring/Summer Sports Medicine Legal Digest features a Q&A with NATA Mental Health America liaison Timothy Neal, LLMSW, ATC, CCISM, about mental health, substance abuse and the AT’s responsibility. The following is a continuation of this Q&A.
Q. What's the best way to start a discussion with an athlete that an AT suspects as a mental health or substance abuse issue?