The Winter 2019 Sports Medicine Legal Digest is Now Available
The latest issue of the
Sports Medicine Legal Digest is now available online! This issue takes a closer look at the importance of creating a safe environment for employees and patients, how to set workplace boundaries and an AT’s duty to report when they suspect sexual abuse or harassment. The issue also features a column from the NATA Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training Committee about the cannabis craze and what intercollegiate athletic trainers need to know.
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Submit Manuscripts for ATEJ Special Issue
The
Athletic Training Education Journal is seeking manuscripts for a special thematic issue focusing on educating future athletic training professionals. The mission of this issue is to examine educational techniques (didactic and clinical education) that athletic training educators can use to ensure future athletic trainers at all levels (professional, post-professional and residency) are trained using the unique and effective pedagogy practices that consider the needs and preferences of the learner.
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Student Committee Hosting Transition to Practice Webinar
Karen Lew Feirman, DHSc, LAT, ATC, will present the webinar, “The Ins and Outs of Transition to Practice – From Student to Certified” at noon CST Jan. 22, 2020, hosted by the NATA Student Leadership Committee. Transitioning from a student to a working professional can be scary and overwhelming, but Lew Feirman is here to guide you through the intimidating process. Throughout this presentation, a variety of important topics, including state licensure and professional liability, will be discussed along with strategies to help you reach your goals as a working professional. The SLC invites all athletic training students, AT clubs and educational programs to attend this informative webinar.
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State Leadership Forum Request for Proposals
Do you have a topic you think state leaders would benefit from hearing about during the State Leadership Forum? If so, fill out the request for proposals form online no later than Jan. 17, 2020. Each proposal will undergo review by the NATA State Association Advisory Committee. All individuals submitting proposals will be notified of their proposal status no later than March 1, 2020.
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