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What are the roles of the BOC, CAATE, NATA, Foundation?
Do you know what each of our governing bodies does? Who certifies us, who checks up on the ATEPs, who advocates for the profession, who promotes growth through research?
The BOC – Board Of Certification
Rusty Mckune is BOC president
CAATE – Commission of Accreditation on Athletic Training Education
LesLee Taylor is the president of the CAATE
NATA
Tory Lindley is now leading the NATA.
Advocacy
Engaement
Development
Foundation
Brian Conway is leading the NATA foundation
How do our Governing Bodies work together?
It is a shared responsibility and cooperative effort.
The Strategic Alliance allows each of us to do what we do best and work together to promote and improve the profession of Athletic Training.
NATA advocates and proposes legislation.
BOC ensures quality of the candidates and professionals
CAATE ensures the quality of education and continued growth demands for ATs
Education Foundation supports academic work and research through scholarship.
Still confused?
Contact the guests of the show:
Rusty McKune – RMckune@nebraskamed.com
LesLee Taylor – LesLee@caate.net
Brian Conway – BrianConway@texashealth.org
Tory Lindley – tory@northwestern.edu
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Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products.
Donate and get some swag (like Patreon but for the school)
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