September 3, 2019

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Technical Change to NATA Bylaws

The NATA Board of Directors approved a technical change to its bylaws, specifically section 7.2 (a), during its conference call meeting Aug. 27. After consultation with legal counsel, which examined the situation and developed the verbiage, it was determined that section 7.2 (a) had conflicting language regarding service on the NATA Presidential Nominating Committee. Section 7.2 (a) clearly states that the committee is comprised of the seated and past district directors. A contradiction existed if an immediate past district director rolled off the board more than four years ago, which is dictated in section 8.2 (a) of the bylaws. Read how the bylaws were changed at the NATA Now blog.

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Access Convention Statement of Credit

If you attended the 70th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, you can now access your 2019 Statement of Credit. You can log in using your registration number. Please note that this number is different for each year you attend convention. If you do not have your registration number, you can also log in using your last name and email address. Once logged in, you will have the ability to print the statement that you need as proof of attendance for each session attended.

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Prepare for BOC Exam with NATA Study Guide

Through two mock exams, the Study Guide for the BOC Exam can help identify your strong and weak knowledge areas so you can better prepare for your certification test. These mock exams will expose you to both the content matter and the “feel” of the BOC exam, increasing your chances of success.

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2019 Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Symposium

The 29th Annual Mayo Clinic Symposium on Sports Medicine 2019 is a two-day course that has taken place annually at Mayo Clinic for the past 28 years. This course is designed to provide physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, performance specialists, and other sports medicine professionals with the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies for sports-related and musculoskeletal conditions.

Presenters represent multiple different sports medicine fields, thus providing the attendee with multi-disciplinary information across the athlete care continuum. It is noteworthy for educational innovations, including live demonstrations of physical examination, anatomy, ultrasonography and arthroscopy.

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FROM NATA

Award Nominations Due Sept. 15

Nominations for NATA national honors and awards are due in less than two weeks. Nominators must submit a 250-word minimum statement in support of their candidate. Be sure to save a copy of your profile report for future reference. The national awards program plans to transition to a new application system next year and information saved within the current site will not be transferred. READ MORE

Review Documentation Best Practices Guidelines

In today’s litigious society, it is more important than ever to have thorough records of services provided. Comprehensive documentation in every workplace setting helps reduce risk to the athletic trainer, the employer and the profession as a whole. Standardization of contemporary documentation practices is essential for today’s practicing AT, and compliance to the accepted standards should be viewed as the gold standard. DOWNLOAD GUIDELINES

Read the September/October Issue of Sports Health

The September/October issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach is now available and includes the current research “Reporting Skill: The Missing Ingredient in Concussion Reporting Intention Assessment” and “Lessons on Data Collection and Curation From the NFL Injury Surveillance Program.” READ MORE

Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month

NATA is partnering with the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation this month to raise awareness of pediatric cardiomyopathy, the number one cause of sudden cardiac arrest and heart transplants among young people. Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month aims to call attention to the signs, symptoms and risk factors for cardiomyopathy to help families and their physicians identify at-risk children and get them the appropriate medical attention to prevent premature death. LEARN MORE

CURRENT HEADLINES IN SPORTS MEDICINE

Disclaimer: Headlines include recent stories in the media on athletic training and sports medicine and do not reflect NATA statements, views or endorsements. Headlines are meant to inform members on what the public is reading and hearing about the field.

TALLAHASSEE Democrat

A Helmet-to-Helmet Blow, 2 Concussions and a Quick Response at Raa Middle School Football Game

CBS 7

Midland Memorial Stadium Renamed

USA TODAY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

How to Stay Safe Practicing in Heat

WUSF News

Hillsborough County Putting Athletic Trainers in All High Schools After Football Death

KSNT.COM

Report: More Than 2,100 Kansas Students Diagnosed with Concussions Last School Year

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