New Courses Released in August
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.
VNATA 2021 Hot Topic: Cultural Competency
The 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is far from over. Those who register by the Sept. 30 deadline will now have access to the entire VNATA 2021 platform, including the on-demand education programming, AT Expo and live networking features, through 11:59 p.m. CDT Oct. 14 – an additional two weeks!
Fostering the Next Generation of Scholars
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Hispanic/Latinx athletic training members who are advancing the profession through research.
VNATA 2021 Hot Topic: Concussions
The 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is far from over. Those who register by the Sept. 30 deadline will now have access to the entire VNATA 2021 platform, including the on-demand education programming, AT Expo and live networking features, through 11:59 p.m. CDT Oct. 14 – an additional two weeks!
International Organizations Offer Opportunities
The globalization of the world of medicine and its international constituents has provided numerous opportunities for health care professionals to get involved, and athletic trainers are part of that involvement. In fact, there are a number of international organizations where athletic trainers are at the forefront of leadership and advocacy from all angles including scholarship, clinical, and educational influences.
Apply for the EDAC Diversity Enhancement Grant
The NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC) offers Diversity Enhancement Grants of up to $5,000 to educational institutions to support the advancement of diversity within the athletic training profession. Grant applications are currently being accepted for the 2021 grant cycle and are due Oct. 1.
Research Supports Low Socioeconomic Athletes
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Hispanic/Latinx athletic training members who are advancing the profession through research.
VNATA 2021 Hot Topic: COVID-19
The 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is far from over. The on-demand educational programming is available to attendees through Sept. 30, providing an extended time for athletic trainers to learn and earn CEUs.
Join President Dieringer for NATA Updates, Insights
Starting this fall, members are invited to attend NATA Forward Motion, a new 30-minute live quarterly conversation with NATA President Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. CDT Sept. 9.
Each quarter during NATA Forward Motion, Dieringer will share updates, provide insight into various strategic initiatives and address timely topics of importance to members.
What To Look Forward To in September
There is a lot happening at NATA! Stay up to date on what’s to come each month in advocacy, engagement and development in this NATA Now blog series. Check out what is in store for September, and follow our communication channels throughout the month for more information.
Advocacy
Government Affairs Committee Fall Webinar Series
Looking to improve your professional and legislative advocacy tactics? This series is for you. The NATA Government Affairs Committee will present a series of three interactive events where attendees will learn and practice the basics of legislative and professional advocacy. Events will be held at 2 p.m. CDT on the first Wednesday in September, October and November.
Sept. 1
Legislators Demystified: Communicating AT Value