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Connect with other attendees and get continued coverage of the 69th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo by following NATA’s social media channels. Throughout the week of NATA 2018, we’ll post updates and photos from various events to:

Students who are attending the 69th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo this June in New Orleans will get the chance to learn from industry leaders during the annual Athletic Training Student Seminar. Held annually, ATSS is coordinated by the NATA Student Leadership Committee and is designed to give students a more in depth look at the profession. This year’s ATSS schedule includes:

Certified athletic trainers who participate in all three days of the NATA 69th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo can earn up to 25 CEUs. One-day registrants can earn up to 8 CEUs for a Wednesday or Thursday registration or up to 9 CEUs for a Friday registration. Additional CEUs may be earned by attending Advanced Track Seminars, Minicourses or pre-conference workshops (pricing and CEUs vary).

Traveling to a new city can be stressful. From finding your hotel to getting to the convention center, there is a lot of to think about. Don’t worry – NATA is here to help you find your way around the various NATA 2018 event locations. Before you head to the Big Easy for the 69th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, be sure to reading the following transportation information.

The NATA convention is only a few days away, so now is the time to finalize your schedule and double check your packing list. Whether it’s registration hours or convention attire, NATA has compiled a list of those “don’t forget” details to help you navigate NATA 2018 with ease. We look forward to seeing you at the 69th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 26-29 in New Orleans.

The 10 teams that will compete at the 2018 NATA Quiz Bowl in New Orleans have been determined. Scheduled for 5:15 p.m. on June 28 at the convention, the Quiz Bowl is now in its tenth year and features teams from each district in a Jeopardy-style competition. More than bragging rights will be on the line as the winning team receives $1,000 toward the school’s athletic training program or club.

Earlier this week the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs and NFL Physicians Society held a behind-the-scenes health & safety media tour at Arrowhead Stadium. Speakers included NFL Senior VP of Health and Safety Policy Jeff Miller and Chiefs VP of Sports Medicine and Performance Rick Burkholder. Various media outlets covered the tour and you can find a sampling of that coverage below: 

Most organizations and companies have risk managers and/or compliance officers who are responsible for identifying and reducing risks that are specific to the workplace. You can promote the athletic training profession by organizing a meeting with the risk manager or compliance officer for your workplace to discuss the value you provide in preventing injury and mitigating risk.

In March 2018, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) released the Standards for Accreditation of Professional Athletic Training Programs at the Masters Level (2020 Standards).

In their rollout, CAATE states:

While cheerleading once was considered a student activity related to spirit raising, nowadays it falls under many institution’s athletic programs thanks to its popularity and athleticism. As with any other athlete, cheerleaders face injury concerns, especially musculoskeletal injuries and those related to overuse since the cheer season tends to be year-round.