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It is an understatement to say that we are living in unprecedented times. ATs are facing tough challenges on a scale greater than many have experienced in their lifetime. As I speak with members throughout the country, I’m reminded of how incredibly resilient we are, how we are natural problem solvers and are willing to go above and beyond for the health and well-being of those in our care. The tireless response to this crisis by members across the globe makes me so very proud to be an athletic trainer.

By David A. Middlemas, EdD. ATC. CCISM

Chair, ATs Care Commission, National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

Editor's note: In honor of National Athletic Training Month, NATA is conducting a twice-weekly blog series throughout March that showcases how ATs use the five domains of athletic training to improve the health and well-being of their patients. This blog post highlights domain three, Immediate and Emergency Care, and how members are embodying this year’s NATM theme, “ATs Impact Health Care Through Action.”

Editor's note: In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA would like to celebrate all women athletic trainers making a difference in the profession and their patients’ lives through a monthlong blog series.

When Jessica Obiedzinski, MS, ATC, LAT, was an undergraduate athletic training student, she envisioned herself going into a traditional setting and working with athletes just as her high school athletic trainer worked with her.

We find ourselves in an extraordinary time with the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is proactively addressing the pandemic on numerous fronts, including those listed below and others.

Athletic Trainers as a Key Workforce Solution in the Health Care System

As you know, it is possible that in locations around the United States, our health care system could become overwhelmed. NATA leaders view athletic trainers as a key solution to a potential health care workforce challenge.

Editor's note: In honor of National Athletic Training Month, NATA is conducting a twice-weekly blog series throughout March that showcases how ATs use the five domains of athletic training to improve the health and well-being and their patients. This blog post highlights domain three, Immediate and Emergency Care, and how members are embodying this year’s NATM theme, “ATs Impact Health Care Through Action.” 

Editor’s note: In honor of National Athletic Training Month, NATA is conducting a twice-weekly blog series throughout March that showcases how ATs the five domains of athletic training to improve the health and well-being and their patients. This blog post highlights domain two, Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis, and how members are embodying this year’s NATM theme, “ATs Impact Health Care Through Action.”

By the Student Leadership Committee

In honor of National Athletic Training Month (NATM) this March, the Student Leadership Committee is holding two contests: the National Provider Identifier (NPI) Contest and the NATM Video Contest.

Editor's note: In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA would like to celebrate all women athletic trainers making a difference in the profession and their patients’ lives through a monthlong blog series. Christy Tapps, MS, ATC, LAT, was also featured in the March NATA News Women’s History Month Q&A, Team Before Self.

Editor's note: In honor of National Athletic Training Month, NATA is conducting a twice-weekly blog series throughout March that showcases how ATs use the five domains of athletic training to improve the health and well-being and their patients. This blog post highlights domain two, Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis, and how members are embodying this year’s NATM theme, “ATs Impact Health Care Through Action.”