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Evolution of Athletic Training: Shaping the Future Profession

Join the 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference to explore legislative successes, athlete safety, and educational advancements in athletic training. Learn about recent acts, injury surveillance, and the role of regulatory boards in shaping the profession's future.

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Evolution of Athletic Training: Shaping the Future Profession

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  1. NATA Update 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference

  2. NATA President’s State of the Association Address • In conjunction with BOC and CAATE, looking at the future of the profession • Settings, terminology, scope of practice • Federal as well as state legislative success • Recognition by the federal government

  3. President’s Address Continued Maximize communication with state associations Injury surveillance & outcomes research Supporting members living in Japan, Alabama, and Missouri Education, Education, Education

  4. Legislative Evolution of Athletic Training First act in 1971 (Texas) Most enacted in 80’s & 90’s – 10 since 2000 Recently enacted acts are generally less restrictive States beginning to update their practice acts

  5. Athlete Safety as an AT issue In 2006, Texas again led the way For years, working with schools to hire ATs for more than just “coverage” – in lieu of no care at all In 2009, Lystedt Law and Max’s Law enacted Concussion as the media darling

  6. Athlete Safety as an AT issue Athletic training as a profession and NATA as an association should be the umbrella Founded the Youth Sports Safety Alliance (www.youthsportssafetyalliance.org) Summits: January and December, 2010 12/11 sudden death in athletes Is there a role for regulatory boards?

  7. Thank You 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference

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