National Athletic Trainers' Association
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The National Athletic Trainers’ Association is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers. NATA’s mission is to enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession.

The majority of certified athletic trainers choose to be members of the NATA – to support their profession, and to receive a broad array of membership benefits.
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National Athletic Trainers' Association
Category:
Organizations - Professional Organizations
Description:
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers. NATA’s mission is to enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession.

The majority of certified athletic trainers choose to be members of the NATA – to support their profession, and to receive a broad array of membership benefits.
Privacy Type:
Open: All content is public.

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http://www.nata.org
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NATA National Office
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Dallas, TX

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In two weeks, housing opens for the 61st NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia. Make plans now for the profession’s premier event, scheduled June 22-25, 2010, in Philadelphia. Check the Annual Meeting site often for up-to-the-minute details: http://www.nata.org/Philadelphia2010.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Capitol Hill Day is officially scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. Capitol Hill Day is a great opportunity to directly advance NATA’s legislation agenda with members of Congress. This grassroots effort has grown every year, and we would love for you to be a part of it! Registration and hotel details will be coming soon!

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It’s almost time to book your hotel for the 61st NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia! Housing opens Monday, Nov. 30, at http://www.nata.org/Philadelphia2010/symposia/housing.htm.

Meanwhile, we can help you budget and plan for the 2010 Annual Meeting (Tuesday, June 22 – Friday, June 25, 2010, in Philadelphia). Go to http://www.nata.org/Philadelphia2010 for:
– Hotel rates;
– Registration pricing;
– Preliminary schedule-at-a-glance;
– Philly-area fun stuff to do.
Remember, book early and book through NATA to secure the best discounts!

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Special offer from NATA Online Store in honor of National Bookstore Day

Saturday, November 7 has been declared National Bookstore Day by Publishers Weekly. As the official online bookstore for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, http://www.natastore.org is committed to participating in honor of those we serve: You! To help you celebrate, receive 25% off your entire order of $65 or more, when you enter coupon code: NBD-25 at checkout. Expires: November 8, 2009 (Note: Can not be combined with any other discounts or offers.)

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The Journal of Athletic Training has launched a new Web site at http://www.journalofathletictraining.org. Visit the new site today for the latest edition of the Journal, easy links to the CEU quizzes – plus improved navigation, increased search options, citation manager, customizable user profiles and more! It’s FREE to all NATA members.

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Vote Otho in the Hall of Fame Fan's Choice competition! He's up to #6. Although the selection process is still in its preliminary stages, you can help in advancing him to the next round. http://www.fanschoice.com/

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Ethnic Diversity Grants Available Now
Apply now for a Diversity Enhancement Grant from the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee and get up to $7,500 for your athletic training program.

Grants are awarded in three categories, all focused on helping develop an ethnically diverse professional population and improving health care for ethnically diverse patients. Grant deadlines are Dec. 1, April 1 and Aug. 1.

For details and the grant application, visit http://www.edacweb.org/Grants.html.

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Rep. Steven Rothman (D-NJ) has signed on as the latest co-sponsor for H.R. 1137, the Athletic Trainers’ Equal Access to Medicare Act (ATEAM). It’s important to say thank you to new co-sponsors, especially if you live in his/her district. (This means you, New Jersey members!) To thank Rep. Rothman for his support, call his office at 202.225.5061.

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Clarification: On the NFL Hall of Fame ballot, there are two people with the last name Davis listed. If you vote, please be sure to vote for Otho and not former Denver Broncos running back Terrell.

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The late Otho Davis, former NATA executive director and athletic trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles, is being considered for enshrinement in the NFL Hall of Fame. Although the selection process is still in its preliminary stages, you can help in advancing him to the next round. Go to http://www.fanschoice.com/ and vote for Davis to show your support. Help make Otho Davis the first athletic trainer in the Hall of Fame!

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Apply Now for NATA Foundation Scholarships

The scholarships are worth $2,300, and 69 scholarships were awarded in 2009. The application packet deadline is Feb. 5, 2010, which includes online application and all additional materials. Foundation scholarship information is now available at http://www.natafoundation.org.

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Marje Albohm has been elected to a second term as NATA President. Read more of a conversation with her in the November NATA News!

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There's a fresh discount code available at the Members login page! Use it now to save money on great products in our online store.
http://www.nata.org/members1/login-members.cfm

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Looking for a job? Check out the new and improved NATA Career Center! Featuring free and confidential resume, posting, more targeted job searches, e-mail notification and the ability to save up to 100 jobs for future viewing, the new Career Center is set up to meet your needs. Additionally, you’ll have access to the National Healthcare Career Network (NHCN), a growing network of over 170 health care associations and professional organizations.

If you’re looking for a job, this is the first place to start! Visit http://www.nata.org/careercenter/ccEProfile.htm.

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Fair Practice Lawsuit Settled

NATA and the American Physical Therapy Association have settled the federal court antitrust lawsuit NATA initiated in 2008.

View the video explaining this successful agreement and read the Joint Statement on Cooperation on the NATA hompeage. http://www.nata.org/

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Free Communications Program Now Open

The NATA Research and Education Foundation’s Free Communications Program is now open. All submissions are due by Dec. 1, 2009. For more information, visit http://www.natafoundation.org/forms/08CFAFreeCommNew.htm

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Fair Practice Lawsuit Reaches Tentative Settlement

Subject to approval from each association’s Board of Directors, NATA and the APTA have reached agreement in principle to resolve all matters in dispute between them in the antitrust lawsuit NATA brought against the APTA in early 2008. The agreement was reached after representatives from NATA and the APTA held productive settlement discussions in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 30-31. NATA was represented by President Marje Albohm, Executive Director Eve Becker-Doyle and legal counsel Paul Genender of K&L Gates LLP. Further details will be announced as available. For background on the lawsuit, visit
http://www.nata.org/members1/fairpracticehotline/index.cfm

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World Summit Coming This Spring.

Learn from some of the world's best healthcare providers at the Athletic Care and Interdisciplinary World Summit scheduled March 11-13, 2010, in Innsbruck, Austria. NATA is one of 16 healthcare organizations working together to hold the event. http://www.sportsmedicine2010.de/

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NATA members get a discount in the NATA Online Store! Sign in to the Members page at http://www.nata.org to get this month’s Member Discount code.

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Presidential Election Voting Now Open!

Eligible members can vote in the NATA Presidential Election from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30. If you have a valid e-mail address on file with NATA, you should be receiving an e-mail with your voting information. If you ...have additional questions about the voting process, please contact Federal Legislative Manager Amy Callender at amyc@nata.org.

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This year, NATA will be offering expanded membership payment plan options. You can choose to pay your 2010 membership dues in either three or four installments. More information will be available soon.

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Have you seen the new physiological screening tool for detecting eating disorders? NATA members get 20 percent off this just-released manual! Order today at www.NATAStore.org. (Go to the Members Only to get the discount code.)

http://www.NATAStore.org

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Eric Streeter, MS, ATC set up an August recess phone call with Rep. Tim Johnson (IL-15) to discuss ATEAM. Great work, Eric!

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Congressman Bob Filner (CA-51) is the latest co-sponsor for ATEAM. Rep. Filner is the chairman of the Veteran’s Affairs Committee. We are thrilled to have him on board. If you live in CA, especially the 51st district, please be sure to thank him. 202.225.8045


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KEYNOTE NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD;

INCLUDES HOF INDUCTION EVENT

The compelling speeches by Mark Smaha and Bobby Barton at the 2009 Annual Meeting & Symposia are now available for sale for $15 through the NATA Web site. Smaha and Barton recounted their roles during the aftermath of Marshall University’s tragedy in 1970. A plane carrying the football team, staff and coaches crashed shortly before it was scheduled to land in Huntington, W.V., killing all passengers. The NATA Hall of Famers also offered advice to athletic trainers who might be forced to deal with tragedy in their careers and personal lives. Their speeches and the 2009 Hall of Fame induction ceremony are included on the same disc.

http://www.nata.org/brochures/others--/305_Brochure-Video_Order_Form.pdf


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We’re collecting targeted letters to Rep. Schakowsky (IL-9) and Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) for ATEAM. Send your letters to amyc@nata.org. We especially need more Californians!

Visit http://www.nata.org/members1/documents/alert_center.cfm for more info.

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You can make a big difference in just 5 minutes. That's all it will take to learn the issues and send a letter to Congress. The actions of our government have an enormous impact so please educate yourself and take action. Visit the Legislative Alert Center.

http://www.nata.org/members1/documents/alert_center.cfm
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Make sure to join the cause supporting our new bill in Congress. ATEAM needs your support.

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/230650/29390719?m=a14ef936&t=1236013143