NATA Beat: Fall 2025 Advocacy Updates
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.
Donate a Photo, Support the NATA Foundation
The next time you snap a selfie, photograph a sunset or conduct an impromptu photoshoot of your lunch, use that image to raise funds for the NATA Research & Education Foundation. Thanks to the Donate a Photo app, for each snapshot you upload to the app from now through July 31, Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 (up to $15,000), to the NATA Foundation.
Getting Around Convention
Whether you’re flying or driving to Baltimore for NATA 2016, the last thing you want to do is stress about getting where you need to go and arriving on time. To help you make your way to the various convention event locations, NATA has put together handy information on airport transportation, parking and shuttle service.
CEUs and EBP CEUs Available During Convention
In line with BOC requirements, NATA will again provide CEU certificates post-event. Approximately one month after convention ends, an email will be sent to all eligible registrants with confirmed attendance with instructions on how to access and print their CEU certificate. For more information, visit the NATA convention website.
67th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is Around the Corner!
We look forward to seeing you at the 67th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 22-25 in Baltimore! It’s a great opportunity to get a first-hand look at how “We’re Better Together,” the theme of this year’s convention. The premier educational event in athletic training, the convention is also a great opportunity to connect with others in the profession.
Meet the 2016 Quiz Bowl Teams
The 10 teams that will compete at the 2016 NATA Quiz Bowl in Baltimore have been determined. Scheduled for 5 p.m. on June 24 at the convention, the Quiz Bowl is now in its eighth 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.
Cramer Student Lounge Returns With Free Food, Giveaways
The Cramer Student Lounge is back and will have some great offerings in Baltimore this year! The Cramer Student Reception is scheduled for 4 p.m. on June 23, providing students the opportunity to network, enjoy free food and get the highly sought after Cramer giveaway item a day early. Free Wi-Fi will also be available in the student lounge throughout the convention.
Comment on CAATE Curricular Content Standards
The Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) has opened the Curricular Content Standards for public comment. Athletic training organizations, individual athletic trainers as well as key stakeholders are encouraged to review the standards and provide comments if they so choose.
USBJI Grant Mentoring Program
The United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI) and Bone and Joint Canada are dedicated to increasing research of musculoskeletal diseases. The USBJI has developed a grant mentoring program to provide early-career investigators an opportunity to work with experienced researchers in our field to assist them in securing funding and other survival skills required for pursuing an academic career.
Should Athletic Trainers Track, Measure Patient Satisfaction?
By Jason Muchow, MHA, ATC
Secondary School Sports Medicine Course Outline Now Available
By Kembra Mathis, MEd, ATC
Have you heard the good news? NATA has approved the Secondary School Sports Medicine Course Outline, which can be used by any AT asked to start a sports medicine course!