I think it is awesome that there are so many AT's out there willing to donate their precious time and effort to rally for us in Washington. It seems as though the best way for our profession to push the envelope is through the PHYSICAL Act, and I hope that the legislation will move forward with this issue. As a whole, I believe all of us AT's ultimately want one thing: safe and healthy athletes.
A special thank you for all those AT's who took the survey that was sent out through NATA regarding “the name change” issue. Because of you guys, the profession is armed with the knowledge it needs to move forward. Although we will not be changing our profession's name in the near future, I think we have a better grasp on (1) state practice acts, (2) job conditions, (3) salary and reimbursement understanding. Not only that, but according to the survey on public perception administered by MBA students at the University of Dallas, people actually know us and understand what it is we do! Common misconceptions regarding our profession are quickly dissolving. What exciting news!
I, for one, think 2012 was an awesome year for Athletic Trainers, and I cannot wait to see how the rest of 2013 will turn out. Thank you again to everyone for all of your hard work, keep it up!
On a side note, if you have not read the article about NATA's new "Safe Sports School Award," I suggest you do that. You can learn more or start the application process for your school by contacting NATA's Strategic Activities Department at sad@nata.org
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