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Cover letters, résumés and references – oh my! These three simple items can often be intimidating because of the large impact they have during the job hunt. To help students put their best foot forward and guide them as they apply for internships,...

Identify and connect with your external stakeholders. Identify key external stakeholders for your setting by answering the following questions: ● Who are my local government officials? ● Who is responsible for providing public information for my...

Education is an important part of an athletic trainer’s job in the secondary school. ATs are tasked with educating parents, student-athletes, coaches, teachers, counselors, school nurses and administration on a daily basis. One of the most frequent...

The 101 Awards, held Feb. 28, 2018, honored Colby Barron, ATC, for saving the life of a 12-year old football player. Barron was an honored guest at the 48 th Annual NFL 101 Awards, an event hosted by the Kansas City Chiefs that benefits The...

In honor of National Facial Protection Month and Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, the April NATA News features an infographic handout on face and head protection . The infographic details the different types of face and head protective equipment...

The April NATA News features an article on athletic training in Alaska and the unique challenges and fulfilling rewards the athletic trainers with Orthopedic Physicians Alaska encounter. While transitioning to a new state and job can be difficult,...

The April NATA News features a preview of “Covering Yourself When Working Per Diem,” a NATA 2018 session held by the NATA Young Professionals’ Committee from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. June 29 in New Orleans. “I think there is a lot of great opportunity in...

From the editor: This blog is the last entry in the weekly series we’re running during National Athletic Training Month to highlight different aspects athletic trainers should consider as they strive to provide “compassionate care for all.” ATs work...