Membership: Investing in ATs, the Profession’s Future
Discover the benefits of NATA membership for athletic trainers. Access continuing education, career resources, advocacy and a nationwide network that advances the athletic training profession.
Some Front Line ATs Now Equipped To Vaccinate
As unpredictable as the last nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic have been for everyone, athletic trainers are uniquely trained to handle the unexpected. Some outreach athletic trainers deployed to the front lines in non-traditional roles, such as coronavirus screeners, became some of the first recommended groups to train and administer the COVID-19 vaccine, and to receive it.
Thank You to Our 2020 Sponsors
In the December NATA News, our annual report, we look back at what has taken place at NATA and within the athletic training profession in 2020. While this has been an unprecedented year, NATA is thankful for the support we’ve received from our dedicated members, collaborators and contributors, including our sponsors.
What to Look Forward to in January
Update: The Student Leadership Committee's live Kahoot! Trivia Takeover has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. CST Jan 20. and will only be for uncertified student members.
Health Care in Action Recap
The December NATA News takes a look back at the year, and a big part of that was the yearlong Health Care in Action campaign.
DoDEA Schools and the 2020 Sports Season
By Ellie Daniels, MSAT, LAT, ATC
Develop Preceptor Skills in NATA Master Program
Editor’s note: After careful consideration, the Master Preceptor Program was sunsetted by NATA in 2025. Learn more about NATA’s educational offerings.
NATA Named NYSS Champion by President’s Council
This year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced NATA as a National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion. NATA’s recognition was first highlighted in the December NATA News, which also serves as the association’s annual report.
Thank You, 2020 NATAPAC Donors!
The NATA Political Action Committee (NATAPAC) is the sole federal PAC founded for and dedicated to being the voice and advocate of the athletic training profession.
Share Your COVID-19 Rehabilitation Stories
The Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR), of which NATA is a member, is seeking feedback from patients, providers, caregivers and advocates regarding the long-term impacts of COVID-19 and the need for COVID-19 rehabilitation. Specifically, CPR is seeking:
ATLAS Findings Help ATs Advocate
The Athletic Training Locations and Services (ATLAS) Project, a research and advocacy effort led by NATA and the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI), has concluded its findings for the 2019-20 academic year.