NATA Now

The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, set to take place June 24-27 in Orlando, is bringing an enhanced student experience like never before. With the retirement of the Athletic Training Student Seminar, this year’s programming is designed to provide athletic training students with a fully integrated convention experience that bridges the gap between education and real-world practice. Here are three key takeaways from the March/April NATA News article “Student Convention Experience Enhanced,” p.

As part of NATA’s ongoing advocacy efforts, a group of 26 members joined NATA staff members March 31-April 1 in Washington, D.C., for a “fly-in” event on Capitol Hill.

The March/April NATA News featured the debut of our new Member Milestones feature. This section highlights members who are celebrating a special milestone with NATA.

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 Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women’s impact on the profession as well as one another. An extension of the “DedicATed” series available on “The NATA-Cast,” this celebration features video-recorded conversations between women in the profession, discussing their similar interests and life experiences.

Every day, NATA and the NATA Government Affairs Department are working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative process, the NATA Government Affairs Department is the sole department focused on advocacy for the profession. NATA’s goal is to ensure that all ATs can work to the fullest extent of their education and skill set. These bipartisan efforts consist of five key areas: state legislation, federal legislation, regulatory, reimbursement and NATAPAC.

With National Athletic Training Month officially kicking off March 1, you might be looking for ways to celebrate the profession and shine a light on athletic training's “Champions in Health Care.”

Whether you’ve got five minutes or five hours to devote to your efforts, NATA is here to help. Each week in March, NATA Now will highlight three NATM celebration tips, ranging in time needed to accomplish. We will also highlight the resources you can use as you shout out your peers and increase the public’s understanding of the athletic training profession.

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women’s impact on the profession as well as one another. An extension of the “DedicATed” series available on “The NATA-Cast,” this celebration features video-recorded conversations between women in the profession, discussing their similar interests and life experiences.

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women’s impact on the profession as well as one another. An extension of the “DedicATed” series available on “The NATA-Cast,” this celebration features video-recorded conversations between women in the profession, discussing their similar interests and life experiences.

Since the NATA restructure was announced in November 2024, staff has been evaluating projects, initiatives and workload to ensure the national office is still meeting the members’ needs as we right-size.

As a result of this evaluation process, the NATA Marketing & Communications Department has made the decision to take NATA News from a monthly publication to a bimonthly publication.