NATA Hosts Briefing in D.C.
NATA hosted a briefing May 21 on Capitol Hill that was focused on the expanding role of athletic trainers within the U.S. armed services and their growing importance to warfighter readiness. The event brought together House and Senate staffers, key stakeholders and military health leaders to discuss how athletic trainers support service members across operational, rehabilitation and human performance settings.
Years of Service Pays Off
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the NATA Now blog will highlight some of NATA’s Asian American and Pacific Islander committee members in a series that discusses the importance of service and giving back to the profession.
Inside Look at VNATA 2021 Planning
By Michelle Boling, PhD, LAT, ATC, Incoming NATA Convention Program Committee Chair
Safe Space Virtual Workshop Available
A new virtual workshop targeted toward athletic trainers who are interested in understanding the health care needs and disparities of LGBTQIA+ patients is available starting April 28 in the NATA Professional Development Center.
Volunteers Integral to NATA Journals
Before the Journal of Athletic Training or the Athletic Training Education Journal publish new research, it is vetted and reviewed by health care providers, including athletic trainers, and other content experts who volunteer their time and expertise as part of the publishing process.
Supporting Transgender Youth Amid Legislative Changes
Note: In August 2022, NATA released an updated statement on gender-affirming care. Please read the most up-to-date version here.
PEC Aides in Continuous Learning
Editor’s note: After careful consideration, the Master Preceptor Program was sunsetted by NATA in 2025. Learn more about NATA’s educational offerings.
Three Reasons to Attend Spine Injury Conference
UPDATE: Caring for a suspected spine-injured athlete is a team effort – which is why NATA wants to ensure your entire sports medicine team has a chance to gain a deeper understanding of recently published recommendations from the NATA Spine Injury in Sport Group.
Register for VATEC 2021 Today
As the premier event for athletic training educators, the 2021 Virtual Athletic Training Educators’ Conference will provide attendees the latest insights into athletic training education, live April 29-May 1 and on-demand through May 31.
Award Recipients Recognized at VATEC 2021
Each year, the NATA Executive Council for Education recognizes members who exemplify excellence in the field of athletic training education through the Sayers “Bud” Miller Distinguished Educator Award.