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Articles on athletic training education and sports medicine by Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society. Their mission is to promote the advancement, encouragement, and improvement of athletic training in all its domains and to promote a better working relationship among those persons interested in the issues and concerns of athletic training.
Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
2w ago
Learn about the significance and steps of Active Listening in this vlog by Abbie Verbeke, ATC, LAT from Rhodes College ..read more
Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
2M ago
Welcome to “Choices” first VLOG! In this short VLOG, Amber Roundtree, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Graduate Athletic Training Program Class of 2024, poses a thoughtful question to the membership. Please add your suggestions for Amber and other early professionals to YouTube or on the TATS Facebook Page.
Amber Roundtree - UTC Graduate Athletic Training Program Class of 2024
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Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
6M ago
Hi, my name is Ashley Williams. I completed my Master’s degree in Athletic Training at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. I have 3 years of experience as an industrial Athletic Trainer in Middle Tennessee. I’m a plant mom of 10+ with a passion for health/fitness. I enjoy hiking, running, and weight training. Over the past few years, I've learned to value the golden rule more than ever. You should always treat others how you want to be treated, because essentially, we’re all human and everyone deserves fairness. Let's dive into showing respect in the workplace.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out ..read more
Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
8M ago
By: Katie Perkins, LAT, ATC
Hello fellow athletic trainers! My name is Katie Perkins aka “Katie P” and I am a new member of the TATS Ethics & Compliance Committee. I am a secondary school athletic trainer in Memphis, TN at St Agnes Academy - St Dominic School. I have been an athletic trainer in the state of TN for 19 years, starting in Chattanooga before moving to Memphis. For this blog, the P in “Katie P” stands for Prudence.
Healthcare providers can be tempted to say, "It's just a clinical decision." The BOC Patient Care Responsibilities Code 1.3 states that we should demonstrate ..read more
Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
11M ago
By: Lynette Carlson, DHSc, LAT, ATC
Hello Friends! My name is Lynette Carlson and I’m honored to serve as the new chair of the TATS Ethics & Compliance Committee! I am an Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. I also have my own practice, Sports Medicine Solutions, where I provide medical care to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, TAG Gymnastics, Chattanooga Roller Derby, and see patients as an Active Release Techniques certified provider. Over the next few months, the committee members will introduce themselves via this Choic ..read more
Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
2y ago
By Marisa A. Colston, PhD, ATC
Introducing newly hired athletic trainers to the expectations, behaviors, and culture of the organization may be a good definition of onboarding; however, the process of onboarding goes well beyond the definition. An effective onboarding experience should involve the human resources office, although that is just the tip of the iceberg. Accountability for this process lies primarily with the hiring manager, who in turn, should ensure that the whole company is engaged. When a comprehensive, inclusive, and ongoing experience occurs, employees become bonded to ..read more
Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
3y ago
By Melanie Lynn, MS, ATC/L, NASM-PES, OPE-C
As athletic trainers, the summer months can mean down time with no in-season sports or a way to earn extra money through summer camps. Summer camps can be great for the extra funds, but does it outweigh the liability you may be taking on to cover these events? Depending on the setting you are in or the type of summer camp, it may be up to you to acquire your own liability insurance for camp coverage. Even if your employer is covering your liability, it might be wise to find out how much it covers and what ..read more
Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
3y ago
“Made to order” restaurants are my preferred establishments. Why? Because I’m picky! Please don’t put mustard on my sandwich. I understand the chef probably added mustard to add to the flavor profile, and she is the expert, but I really won’t eat it if there’s mustard. What good is a perfectly balanced sandwich if it is thrown away? We can look at how we treat patients in the same light. As much as I dislike patients telling me what treatments they want (“Can I have ice and stim?”), their perspective matters. And with an increase in diversity in our communities, the challenge grows. If we are ..read more
Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
3y ago
There is no question that this past year has been challenging for everyone. Many Athletic Trainers (ATs) likely found themselves confronted with job tasks and descriptions more aligned with public health than providing traditional athletic training services. Fortunately, ATs excel at adapting. This past year has been filled with example that demonstrate our versatility and willingness to step into new roles as needed.
When the pandemic came to our state, I transitioned into symptom screenings at the hospital of my employment. One of the most challenging aspects of screeni ..read more
Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society
3y ago
Marisa A. Colston, PhD, ATC and Gretchen Schlabach, PhD, ATC
The NATA Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training (PRAT) Committee received support from the NATA Board of Directors to identify shared professional values (PV) among NATA members. To date, unlike many other healthcare professional organizations, members of the NATA do not have shared PV. Our members must abide by and be mindful of the numerous legal, ethical and regulatory (LER) statutes, principles, and rules of professional practice in athletic training (aka, compliance orientation). While this form of orientation s ..read more