Professional Development

Certified athletic trainers attending the 2020 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposium & AT Expo , live and on-demand, have the opportunity to earn up to 25 CEUs, including 5 EBP CEUs. Attendees can participate in any combination of live and on-demand...

Registration for the 2020 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is open. Register now to attend the premier educational event for athletic trainers, athletic therapists, sport rehabilitators and other similar health care providers around the...

Editor’s note: The Strategic Alliance’s Athletic Training Research Agenda Task Force is highlighting clinical members who have been recognized by one of their colleagues in athletic training as a Clinical Scholar Champion for their efforts in...

In the June NATA News , the Health Care in Action feature highlighted how to build a connection with a journalist for better storytelling. Athletic trainers have a wealth of knowledge and experiences of interest to the general public. Having a great...

Mark your calendar! The 2020 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is July 13-16. VNATA 2020 is the premier educational experience for athletic trainers, athletic therapists, sport rehabilitators and other similar health care providers around...

By Lorin Cartwright, MS, ATC, CAA, Timothy Neal, MS, AT, ATC, and Sean Rogers, DAT, ATC, NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee The minority stress theory suggests that sexual minorities, underrepresented gender identities as well as queer and other sexual...

By Ami Adams, MS, ATC, CES, NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee Mental health is a vital component in overall wellness, and it is highlighted especially within the LGBTQ+ community. In 2009, a study by Ellis noted there was significant homophobia still...

All athletic training state practice acts allow for athletic trainers to deliver physical medicine and rehabilitation services that are potentially billable, and most allow for the possibility of billing insurance companies; however, there is a very...

Editor’s note: The Strategic Alliance’s Athletic Training Research Agenda Task Force is highlighting clinical members who have been recognized by one of their colleagues in athletic training as a Clinical Scholar Champion for their efforts in...

Editor’s note: In honor of Mental Health Month, NATA is conducting a weekly mental health blog series throughout May to examine different facets of this topic and how they impact athletic trainers and their patients. This week’s article focuses on...