Summer Newsletter
The
2nd Annual Missouri Educators and Student
Conference will be held at
the University of Central Missouri on Saturday, February 1, 2014.
Programming begins at 9:30 am with the Student Quiz Bowl Competition scheduled
for 3:30 pm. Additional information including registration is available through
http://www.moval.edu/departments/atep/MoATA.php
Questions can be directed to
Karla Bruntzel , PhD, ATC, LAT ;
bruntzelk@moval.edu
The
Governmental Affairs Committee has chosen the following
dates for our Capitol Visit Days in Jefferson City: January
28th, February 19th, March 4th, and April 9th, 2014. Please forward the
dates that you are most interested in attending to Josh Thompson, GA Chair at
josh.thompson@westminster-mo.edu.
We were very successful in our educational efforts last year and we foresee many
issues with student/youth safety during this session.
The
Brain Injury Association of Missouri is
presenting Sports Concussions:
Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers at 5 locations across the state January
14-February 4. MoATA is a program partner for this event. Please encourage
coaches, school nurses, and athletic administrators to attend this free program.
1.5 CEs will be available for ATs. Registration through BIA-MO is open.
The program is free but registration is required. You may register through
www.biamo.org.
35th Annual MAATA (District 5) Annual Meeting & Symposium
Preliminary Announcement and Call for Proposals
The 2014 MAATA Annual Meeting and Symposium will be held March
27-29, 2014, at the Sheraton Hotel in Des Moines, IA.
The MAATA Annual Meeting Planning Committee is looking for professionals in
District V who would like to present during the general sessions. For the past
several years, the committee has given an opportunity for district members to
present a "Free Communications". Proposals are being accepted for these as well
and include original research and tips from the field. Students, please consider
submitting a proposal to present during the student sessions.
For more information, see our
Upcoming Events Page
Looking for CEUs? Check out these new
opportunities on our
upcoming events page:
Functional Treatment &
Movement Strategies for Post Op Shoulder Rehab. This is a 1 day course
that will feature a presentation by Dr. Brian Mahaffey, team physician for the
St Louis Cardinals. Go to
https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1322189 to register.
The 2013 Summer Symposium and Meeting
was held
at Saint Louis University on May 31st and June
1st, 2013
Join us in 2014 at the University of Missouri,
Columbia
Congratulations to Amy Schork, MoATA Athletic
Trainer of the Year and
Karen Fennell 2013 Recipient of the Glenn L.
McElroy, MD Distinguished Service Award
See more pics from the meeting on our Annual Meeting page!
Looking for a new
briefcase?
Sport our organization colors!
Are you licensed to practice in Missouri?
Athletic Trainers are licensed healthcare
professionals through the Missouri Department of Professional Registration's
Board of Healing Arts. Licensure is NOT optional and athletic trainers
practicing without licensing or with a expired license are subject to new
disciplinary procedures. Any Certified Athletic Trainer who is hired to
work in Missouri, including Graduate Assistants, must apply for and receive
their license before beginning their duties.
Contact the Board of Healing Arts with questions
about licensure at 573-751-0098
Do you have Events, News or Ideas for our new
web site? E-mail our PR Rep at
crrajkovich@yahoo.com.
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