Family Story Shapes Diabetes Learning Lab
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.
End-of-Year Reminders
With the 2023 reporting year coming to a close and the pending retirement of the NATA Professional Development Center (PDC), here are some reminders to help you get organized and stay on track before the end of the year.
Earn Your Needed CEUs
In 2023, athletic trainers certified in 2021 and prior need to report 50 CEUs to the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer by Dec. 31, while ATs certified in 2022 need 25 CEUs.
Thanks to Our 2023 NATAPAC Donors
Since 2005, the NATA Political Action Committee (NATAPAC) has been the voice of the athletic training profession, seeking better working conditions, fair access and the right to practice for all athletic trainers across America.
Over the past year, NATAPAC garnered more than $70,000 from 1,035 contributors between October 2022 and September 2023. View a complete list of the 2022-23 contributing members.
140 Members Celebrate 50 Years With NATA
Enhancing Fire Personnel Physical Well-Being
By the NATA COPA Public Safety Committee
Finding Love at NATA
Athletic training is a profession built on relationships. Just as important as the relationships ATs build with their patients are the ones they build with each other. NATA is often a conduit for these relationships, providing members with opportunities for collaboration, connection and a sense of belonging. This Be NATA blog series will highlight various AT relationships and the role NATA played in these connections.
Leading by Example
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
Antonio Romano, ATC, initially aspired to become a nurse, but his path led him to athletic training.
A Proactive Stance on Training and Injury Management
By the NATA COPA Public Safety Committee
Learning to Advance the Profession
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
The melding of medicine and sports became a lifetime opportunity for Alexis Lyons, an athletic training student, whose extended hours in the athletic training facility after an injury helped define her passion for the profession.
CEC to Hold November Meet and Greet
Career-advancing athletic trainers: You’re invited to attend the next NATA Connection and Engagement Committee Meet and Greet at 11 a.m. CST Nov. 15.
More Than a Workplace
By the NATA COPA Public Safety Committee