NEWS
Andrews Institute
After recent negotiations, AFATS has received corporate sponsorship from the Andrews Institute in support of our efforts within the military community. Headed by Dr. James Andrews, “The Andrews Institute has attracted national and international attention …for its superior medical care in orthopaedics and research…”
The Andrews Institute is hosting a great course in April 10 – 12, 2008. "Injuries in Football Conference" and will feature a "military meet and greet" on Thursday evening the 10th of April. We encourage you to attend! More information can be found at http://www.theandrewsinstitute.com/
NATA files suit against APTA
From the NATA e-blast in February: "On February 1, 2008, NATA filed a civil lawsuit against the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The suit cites antitrust laws and other violations." There are AFATS members who may be affected by this that work in non-traditional settings for athletic trainers. This lawsuit is of particular interest to those who are dual credentialed as ATC and PT. Recognizing the potential conflict, NATA President Chuck Kimmel addresses this in a letter to its members: "Typically, the conflict does not exist between practitioners and colleagues in everyday
work settings because each knows and values what the other brings to the table. Be proud of both your
credentials; I acknowledge and honor them as do the rest of your fellow athletic trainers."
If your ability to practice as an athletic trainer has been affected due to unfounded claims or restrictions made by other professionals, we encourage you to contact the NATA. Stay updated on this important issue that addresses the athletic trainers' right to fair practice within the health care system. More information can be found on the NATA webpage.
Members: If you have any news or information you would like to post on the website, please contact our secretary.
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EVENTS
CONFERENCES
2008 NATA
Annual Meeting is in St. Louis, MO this year
MEMBER PROFILES
This section contains information on selected members to showcase where athletic trainers are in the government and military settings.
MAJ Terry DeWitt (Infantry, USAR), PhD, ATC - Terry is president and founder of the Armed Forces Athletic Trainers' Society. He recently returned from Iraq attached to the 98th IN DIV out of New York. He has used his certification in athletic training while on Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) orders. Below is a photo of him treating a competitor during a CIOR competition.
(You can find out more about ADSW orders and CIOR
by joining AFATS. Information is available in our newsletters and
members only section)
If you would like more information on profiling your career and experiences, contact the Secretary.
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