2018 CEU Credits Expire Dec. 31
Don’t forget to use your 10 free CEU credits for 2018 before the end of the year. Any unused 2018 CEU credits will expire by midnight (CST) Dec. 31. NATA is the premier provider of continuing education for athletic trainers, and the $150 worth of free credits you receive with your NATA membership can be used toward the majority of courses offered in the NATA Professional Development Center. READ MORE

Convention Housing Open
Reserve your housing for the 70th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27, 2019, in Las Vegas now. Sign up now to ensure the best opportunity to reserve your preferred hotel location. To secure NATA’s discounted rates and resort fees, you must book your reservation through NATA’s official housing bureau, Global Reservations, Inc. (GRI). READ MORE

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act Signed into Law
After several years of collaborative work with members of Congress, the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R 302/S. 808) was signed into law by President Trump Oct. 5, a monumental event for NATA and the athletic training profession.

“While this law advances safety practices for all sports medicine professionals, it will greatly impact athletic trainers who routinely travel with teams to provide preventative and immediate care. It recognizes, at an unprecedented level, the integral and lifesaving role athletic trainers, as well as all sports medicine professionals, play in keeping athletes safe and healthy.” Learn more about the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act and read it in its entirety at congress.gov. READ MORE

Media Conversation Related to Collegiate Medical Models
As with many of you, NATA has been following the death of Jordan McNair, a 19-year-old football player at the University of Maryland. While NATA can’t comment on the specifics of the McNair case, this tragic event has brought a conversation on medical care models at institutions to the forefront of sports. NATA and the NCAA both recommend a medical model as the gold standard of care. Read our full statement at the NATA Now blog. READ MORE

Official Statement on Public Injury Reports in Sports  
The legalization of sports gambling may serve as a threat to student athlete privacy and the integrity of sports if measures are not put into place. NATA has released a statement recommending that collegiate sports programs consider adopting a standard public injury report policy for sports. The full statement can be read at the NATA website. READ MORE

NATA 2019 Website is Live 
You can get an early look at the 70th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo at the new convention website. Take a look at the schedule and start planning your trip to Las Vegas now. Information will be added regularly so be sure to visit the site often. Housing is open now. Reminder: NATA members have the option to prepay for convention registration when renewing their NATA membership. READ MORE