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February 26, 2018 by Beth Sitzler
Patient Care

How to Address the New Blood Biomarker Test

By Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA, Professor and Director, Athletic Training Programs, John P. Wood D.O. Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine Research Professor, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona A.T. Still University The Federal...
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February 19, 2018 by Todd Christman
Membership
Public Relations

Here is Your February 2018 PR Tip

The NATA Public Relations Committee has developed targeted PR packages to assist ATs with promoting the profession and connecting with external stakeholders during National Athletic Training Month (NATM). The 2018 theme is “Compassionate Care for...
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February 5, 2018 by Todd Christman
Membership

Statement on Handling Sexual Abuse

A recent high profile sexual abuse and misconduct case in athletics and a subsequent bill that details new reporting requirements, passed in both the U.S. House and Senate, have prompted many organizations to take action to help protect others from...
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February 1, 2018 by Beth Sitzler
Patient Care

NCAA Addresses Exertional Rhabdomyolysis

Exertional rhabdomyolysis, an excessive breakdown of muscle fiber during physical activity, is a dangerous health and safety issue – and one that is preventable. To shine a light on exertional rhabdomyolysis, NCAA Chief Medical Officer Brian...
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January 22, 2018 by Todd Christman
Membership
Public Relations

January 2018 PR Tip

Build relationships with other local health care professionals. Many athletic trainers have relationships with a variety of other health care providers. While some may know a great deal about the education and skillset of athletic trainers, others...
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January 2, 2018 by Beth Sitzler
Publications
Resources

New Hire Checklist Available

The January NATA News featured an article by the Transition to Practice Workgroup, detailing its findings in relation to helping athletic trainers successfully transition into the field of their employment. The article discussed various aspects of...
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December 19, 2017 by Beth Sitzler
Emerging Settings

ATs Attend Dance Conference

By Amanda Donahue, MS, ATC Athletic trainers showed strong representation in Houston for a second time this year during the 27th annual Conference of the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) in October. This four-day...
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December 13, 2017 by Todd Christman
Membership
Career
Resources

Meet the Go4Ellis Team in 2018

By Brian Murray, Go4Ellis Kicking off with EATA in Boston on Jan. 5, the Go4Ellis crew is hitting the road in 2018 to meet with athletic trainers in person. We are crashing conventions and annual meetings in cities across the country. Our mission is...
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