Students Cheer and Connect at Convention
The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando brought students from across the country together into an integrated convention experience in the Orange County Convention Center. From cheering on their peers during the 16th NATA Quiz Bowl and participating in the student learning lab to mingling with experienced professionals, student attendees made connections and bolstered their AT education.
Timely Topics Explores Mental Health
The next NATA Timely Topics Series is at 11 a.m. CDT Oct. 12. This month’s series, which is hosted by NATA President Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC, includes one event: “The AT and Mental Health, Fueled by Gatorade Performance Partner” presented by Bhrett McCabe, PhD. The event is free for NATA members and $45 for nonmembers.
McCabe will cover mental health tips for athletic trainers as well as their athletes.
Earn CEUs at the New NATA Education Encore Event
A new education opportunity is available to athletic trainers! The NATA Education Encore: Top Sessions from NATA’s Virtual Events is an opportunity to earn CEUs from the most popular sessions from 2020 and 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, Virtual Athletic Training Educators' Conference and NATA COPA Con 2021. Registration is available through Dec.
Turning to Research for Better Injury Prevention Training
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.
Last Call To Register for VNATA 2021
This is the last call to register for the 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. Those who register by the Sept. 30 deadline will 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!
What To Look Forward To in October
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 October, and follow our communication channels throughout the month for more information.
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.