Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association RMATA News

2013 Call for Abstracts

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:23:23 GMT

The RMATA is looking for abstracts for the 2013 RMATA Annual Meeting and Symposium. Please click here for details.

Congratulations NATA Award Winners from District 7

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:16:52 GMT

2012 NATA Award winners from District 7 include:

Hall of Fame: Matt Webber, MA, ATC
Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer: George Curtis, AT, Ret
Athletic Trainer Service Award:Tamara Valovich-McLoed, Arizona School of Health Sciences

Scholarship Award Winners & RMATA Quiz Bowl Team

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:53:34 GMT

Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association Scholarship winners:

William T. Lyons Entry Level Scholarship ($2000) -- Erika Harrison
Dan Libera Masters Level Scholarship ($2000) – Deanna Classen
Dr. Erleen Durant Doctoral Level Scholarship ($2000) – Justin Rigby

National Athletic Trainers' Association Quiz Bowl

As Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association President and on behalf of the RMATA Board of Directors we would like to extend a sincere congratulations and thank you to Northern Arizona University students; Samantha Gordon, Brandi Phillips, and Nicole Albright, for representing the RMATA and District 7 in the national Quiz Bowl Championships. Even though District 1 was awarded the championship, District 7, the RMATA, and NAU was well represented. We are all extremely PROUD!”

Reservations Now Open for the 2013 RMATA Meeting

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:48:50 GMT

We can't wait to see you in Denver in 2013. Find out more information about the hotel and reserve your room today by going to https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/rmata.

Arizona Daily Star: Ben Carbajal and the Zen of Tape, Stretching

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:26:56 GMT

Pima College Athletic Trainer, Ben Carbajal recently received the Bill Chisholm Professional Service Award from the NATA while in St. Louis. Here is a link to the article written by the Arizona Daily Star.

As The Fires Rage On Across The West

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:22:09 GMT

"As Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association President and on behalf of the RMATA Board of Directors we would like to extend our thoughts, prayers, and best wishes to all of our members and their families during this time of devastation from the June fires.”

Wayne Barger

Distinguished District 7 Members Recieve Award at NATA Annual Meeting

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:20:31 GMT

2012 NATA Award winners from District 7 include:

Hall of Fame: Matt Webber, MA, ATC
Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer: George Curtis, AT, Ret
Athletic Trainer Service Award:Tamara Valovich-McLoed, Arizona School of Health Sciences

Northern Arizona University wins the RMATA Quiz Bowl

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:25:09 GMT

Northern Arizona University will represent the Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers' Association at the NATA meeting this summer as they take on teams from across the nation in the NATA Quiz Bowl. These young ladies beat out some heavy competition this year with close to 30 teams participating, including second and third place winners from Northern Arizona. A special thanks to Jim Turk, Christine O'Dell, and all those who participated in making it another successful year. Congratulations Brandi, Samantha, Nicole, and the NAU students!

Brandi Phillips, Samantha Gordon , Nicole Albright and Bart Peterson (D7 Director)

RMATA President Sits Down With "Training & Conditioning" Magazine

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:38:11 GMT

Lisa Walker, RMATA President, recently sat down for a Q & A session with the magazine "Training & Conditioning". She answers questions about the life of an athletic trainer at a high school, her involvement with the RMATA, balancing life and work, and much more. To read the entire article click here.

NATA Range of Motion: January 9, 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:09:04 GMT

The latest news from the NATA can be found here.

NATA Range of Motion: December 26, 2011

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:50:41 GMT

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NATA Range of Motion: December 5, 2011

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:17:56 GMT

Here is the link to the Range of Motion

Strategic Alliance Statement on Athletic Training Student Supervision

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:15:31 GMT

IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 13, 2011 – The leadership of the Strategic Alliance, which includes the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), and the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC), has concluded that it is both appropriate and necessary to issue this formal statement to remind institutions, supervisors and students that athletic training students should provide services to patients only when directly supervised by the appropriate personnel. This includes athletic training students who travel with athletic teams.

According to the 2008 Standards for the Accreditation of Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Programs, “an approved clinical instructor or clinical instructor must be physically present and have the ability to intervene on behalf of the athletic training student to provide on-going and consistent education.”

The Strategic Alliance has a vested interest in student supervision, an issue that transcends educational programs and impacts the profession of athletic training as a whole. The CAATE is involved from an educational standpoint, the BOC is involved from the regulatory perspective, and the NATA is concerned about issues affecting the athletic training profession.

Athletic training services should be provided only by BOC-certified or otherwise regulated personnel or by students under the direct supervision of such personnel. Athletic training students should only travel with teams when directly supervised at all times by appropriately credentialed athletic trainers. The practice of an unsupervised student providing athletic training services replaces licensed athletic training staff with unregulated personnel. This is illegal in most states, and the practice is contrary to the safety and welfare of patients. Additionally, it is not in the best interests of the profession and therefore cannot be supported by the Strategic Alliance.

The direct supervision of athletic training students is in the best interest of the institutions, supervisors, students, and patients. It is required under the CAATE education standards. As stated above, the Standards stipulate a clinical instructor must be physically present and able to interact with an athletic training student at the site of the clinical experience.

The Strategic Alliance acknowledges that critical thinking and independent clinical decision-making are at the heart of good clinical supervision. Direct supervision does not preclude students’ ability to learn and exercise those key skills. Clinical instructors and supervisors should allow students the appropriate freedom to engage in critical thinking and decision-making in a suitable environment. Above all, supervision by an instructor or supervisor must be adequate to ensure that each patient receives competent and quality care and to ensure compliance with the relevant state practice act. Failure to provide adequate supervision could expose the institution and regulated professionals to liability.

The Strategic Alliance is evaluating clinical education from several perspectives and is developing additional models and tools. This collective effort will assist athletic training students and classroom and clinical instructors.

The BOC, a national credentialing agency, has been certifying Athletic Trainers and identifying, for the public, quality healthcare professionals with certainty since 1969. More than 39,000 individuals have earned the ATC^® credential worldwide. The BOC is headquartered at 1415 Harney Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. For more information, call (877) 262-3926 or visit the BOC website at www.bocatc.org.

Call for Abstracts: 2012 RMATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:01:32 GMT

Call for Abstracts

2012 RMATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia

We invite members of the RMATA to submit abstracts for presentation at the 2012 Annual Meeting. Submissions must be received by February 1, 2012. Both students and professionals are encouraged to submit.

We will have two free communications sessions as part of the 2012 Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia. One session will consist of 15-minute oral presentations, and the other session will be a day long poster session with one hour for Q&A with abstract authors.

An abstract should be submitted using the guidelines found at the NATA REF Call for Abstracts web page (http://www.natafoundation.org/free-communications/free-communications-call-for-abstracts/peer-reviewed-track-instructions). The completed Abstract Submission Form, which can be found with this announcement, must also be included with the abstract. Abstracts should be submitted via email to Dr. Alison Valier at arsnyder@atsu.edu.

Please be sure to attach both the Abstract Submission Form and the abstract (in a Microsoft Word document) to the email. Please contact Dr. Alison Valier with any questions (arsnyder@atsu.edu or 480.219.6034).

Please provide full name, credentials and institutional affiliation at time of study for all co-authors, if any.

NATA Range of Motion: November 7, 2011

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:20:33 GMT

This week's NATA Range of Motion news.

Nominate a RMATA Member for an Award

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:56:57 GMT

RMATA members, please consider nominating deserving members for our District 7 Honors and Awards. We have many deserving members who do not receive recognition. If we do not nominate, who will?

Click here for more information. If you have any questions please contact Mike Diede at mike_diede@byu.edu or cal 801-422-2145.

NATA Range of Motion: October 24, 2011

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:34:39 GMT

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NATA Range of Motion: September 5, 2011

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:12:39 GMT

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August 19: Arizona Concussion Awareness Day

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:28:18 GMT

On Saturday evening, August 19, there was a ceremonial signing of SB 1521 (youth sport concussion bill) during the 6th Annual Sollenberger Classic at University of Phoenix stadium. Saturday was proclaimed concussion awareness day by Governor Jan Brewer. Representatives of the key stakeholder groups, including AzATA President John Parsons, as well as Senator Crandall, the primary sponsor of the bill, were in attendance.

Recently, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), Arizona Cardinals NFL team, Barrow’s Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medial Center, and Arizona State University unveiled a “BrainBook” online education program for high school athletes. The AIA will require every high school athlete to view the program and pass an online exam, as a requirement for sports participation. This follows concussion education seminars that were held in Arizona, hosted by Barrow’s Neurological Institute, Arizona State University and the Mayo Clinic.

Young Professionals Committee Opening

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:11:21 GMT

There is currently an opening for a District 7 representative to serve on the Young Professionals Committee. A list of desired qualifications for the position are listed below. If interested, contact Bart Peterson, District 7 Director, at arizatc@cox.net by August 22.

· Demonstrates interest in NATA issues

· Actively participates in NATA initiatives (NPI #, salary surveys, letters to congress, etc) and takes an active role in the profession

· Expresses interest in mentoring programs

· Prior involvement with student organization and/or state, district and national organizations

· Positively promotes the profession of athletic training (uses correct nomenclature - Athletic Trainer)

· NATA member for a minimum of one complete year (2-3 years recommended)

· Certified Athletic Trainer for a minimum of one complete year (2-3 years recommended)

· Has been a district member for a minimum of one complete year (2-3 years recommended)

· Demonstrates professionalism and strong leadership skills

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Able to participate in conference calls and attend NATA conventions/off-site meetings throughout the year

· Demonstrates respect for and sensitivity to the thoughts/ideas/comments of other committee members and athletic trainers

· Able to give/receive constructive criticism

· Demonstrates attributes necessary to chair or work on subcommittees and create initiatives for the district or state level

· Demonstrates loyalty to the YPC, NATA and the athletic training profession

· Must be under 32 years of age on July 1 in the year of appointment