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.
While the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 29-July 2 in Philadelphia is still several weeks away, there are a few upcoming deadlines athletic trainers should keep in mind. Mark your calendar and don’t miss these important dates.
Every day, NATA is working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative and regulatory 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.
By Dylan Orrell, NATA Marketing & Communications Director
By Darrin Scheid
For a while, athletic trainer Roy Flores, MS, ATC, LAT, said he felt a little like Andy Dufresne in “Shawshank Redemption.” Tim Robbins’ character wrote weekly letters to the government, requesting funds to improve the prison library. After years of trying, Dufresne got his way.
By Darrin Scheid
Standing on the sidelines, Heather Prahl, ATC, LAT, looked toward action happening near the 50-yard line and stopped for a moment to soak in the moment.
If you’re watching the “Today” show early in the morning March 6, pay attention as the camera scans the plaza – you might just see a familiar face or two.
This March, athletic trainers from New York and the surrounding area are once again making their annual trek to the Today Plaza in honor of National Athletic Training Month, a tradition that began in 2013.
NATA is bringing back Capitol Hill Day, which will take place with the accompanying Policy Summit March 30-31 in Washington, D.C. Registration is open through March 6.
A popular event among members, Capitol Hill Day is an opportunity for NATA to bring together athletic trainers from around the country to meet with congressional staff and advocate on behalf of the profession.
Every day, NATA is working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative and regulatory 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.
UPDATE: On Jan. 30, the Department of Education posted the proposed rule "Reimagining and Improving Student Education." The comment period for the proposal is currently open and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST March 2.