Moving the Collegiate Setting Forward
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they give insight into their volunteer journeys.
Welcome, Class of 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees!
NATA is pleased to congratulate the newest members who will be inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame this year. The class of 2020 inductees are an outstanding group of athletic trainers who have dedicated their careers to consistently providing the gold standard of medical care and being advocates for the athletic training profession.
Join us in welcoming the following members to the NATA Hall of Fame:
Preparing for the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl: It’s a high stakes game with pressure on both sides. After a nearly five-month season, Super Bowl LIV is upon us as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers Feb. 2 in Miami.
Introducing Your Presidential Candidates
During the NATA Joint Committee Meeting, the Presidential Nominating Committee, comprised of two representatives per NATA District, convened Jan. 25 to select the final two candidates for the next NATA president. The final two candidates are Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC, and Katie Walsh Flanagan, EdD, LAT, ATC.
New SCA Handout Available
As part of NATA’s coverage during American Heart Month in February, the February NATA News features a new infographic handout on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
District Four Subdivides Into Two
During the NATA board meeting Jan. 26, the Board of Directors voted to approve a proposal to subdivide the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association (District Four) into two districts, District Four and District Eleven. This change will go into effect Jan. 1, 2021.
Je Suis IADMS 2019
By the NATA Council on Practice Advancement Performing Arts Medicine Committee
MLB Draft Prospect Link
Major League Baseball developed the MLB Draft Prospect Link to be a centralized platform that streamlines the biographical and medical information collection process and allows MLB and MLB Clubs to communicate directly with amateur players and their families. The Prospect Link also contains resources for players and their families on the draft process.
Health Care in Action in 2020
The January NATA News features a look at our new yearlong campaign: Health Care in Action.
How to Set Workplace Boundaries
The Winter 2019 edition of the Sports Medicine Legal Digest takes a closer look at the importance of creating a safe environment for employees and patients, how to set workplace boundaries and an AT’s duty to report when they suspect sexual abuse or harassment
Submit Manuscripts for ATEJ Pedagogy Issue
The Athletic Training Education Journal invites manuscripts for a special thematic issue focusing on Educating Future Athletic Training Professionals.