Athletic trainer

Aspen Laser Becomes BOC Approved Provider for Athletic Trainers

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Friday, April 1, 2022

LINDON, Utah., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASPEN LASER, LLC, an emerging global leader in the medical device industry with a focus on photomedicine announced its recent partnership with the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC), the certifying organization for Athletic Trainers (AT). As a BOC Approved Provider

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  • As a BOC Approved Provider
    (Provider # P12065), Aspen Laser can now offer BOC certified educational programs to any AT.
  • "We are excited for Aspen Laser to be an approved BOC Provider, as it reinforces our commitment to providing high quality continuing education courses," stated Charles Vorwaller, CEO Aspen Laser Systems, LLC.
  • Through the BOC Approved Provider program, the BOC ensures CE programs are of high quality, requiring BOC Approved Providers to maintain annual approval and adherence to set "Standards for BOC Approved Providers" (Standards) and "Policies & Procedures for BOC Approved Providers" (Policies & Procedures).
  • Athletic Trainers can sign up for the Aspen Laser course Class IV Laser Certification Course for Athletic Trainers at the Aspen Laser University website: https://www.aspenlaseru.com/ ; or the ICEU online educational website: https://iceu.com/course/Class-IV-Laser-Certification-Course-for-Athletic...
    According to Vorwaller, "Aspen Laser is currently working with a number of amateur (college) and professional athletic trainers and sports teams.

ICEU, LLC Announces Continued Partnership with Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

WALLINGFORD, Conn., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEU, LLC (ICEU) is proud to continue its over 6-year partnership with the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association (GLATA) to continue to offer Athletic Trainers high quality continuing education options.

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  • WALLINGFORD, Conn., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEU, LLC (ICEU) is proud to continue its over 6-year partnership with the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association (GLATA) to continue to offer Athletic Trainers high quality continuing education options.
  • With this continued goal in mind the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association in conjunction with ICEU is pleased to offer Athletic Trainers numerous, affordable options for their continuing education needs from now through December 31, 2021.
  • The 54th Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium offers over 40 CEUs in total, including 11.75 EBP CEUs and 28.5 Category A CEUs.
  • About GLATA: The Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association is a professional membership association for athletic trainers and athletic training students in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Athletic Trainers Receive Life Saving Training for Exertional Heat Stroke

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In preparation for summer training camp, members of the Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) participated in an exertional heat stroke (EHS) lab.

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  • RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In preparation for summer training camp, members of the Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) participated in an exertional heat stroke (EHS) lab.
  • New Jersey athletic trainers received hands-on instruction on how to identify and treat exertional heat stroke.
  • "Athletic trainers are often the first medical professionals responding to athletes suffering from exertional heat stroke.
  • Having an athletic trainer that can properly identify and treat exertional heat stroke is something every New Jersey athlete deserves," said Jessica Springstead, President of the Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey, Inc.
    Dr. Samantha Scarneo-Miller, an expert in safety policies and procedures, presented on the topic of exertional heat stroke.

Hyperice and PFATS Develop Recovery Technology Education Platform for NFL Athletic Trainers

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

PFATS and Hyperice will develop courses to educate current and future athletic trainers, including interns, on innovations in recovery technology for player performance and recovery.

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  • PFATS and Hyperice will develop courses to educate current and future athletic trainers, including interns, on innovations in recovery technology for player performance and recovery.
  • Athletic trainers throughout the NFL have long used Hyperice products for injury prevention and performance with PFATS having an established relationship with Normatec recovery products for years.
  • PFATS athletic trainers will also continue to test, research, and provide feedback on all current and future Hyperice products.
  • About PFATS: The Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) represents the athletic trainers of the National Football League (NFL).

Eat Beyond Adds LeBron James' Longtime Athletic Trainer and Recovery Expert, Mike Mancias, as Advisor

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Mr. Mancias will act as an advisor and brand ambassador, helping the team with its marketing, and helping to raise awareness of Eat Beyond and its investments.

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  • Mr. Mancias will act as an advisor and brand ambassador, helping the team with its marketing, and helping to raise awareness of Eat Beyond and its investments.
  • Mr. Mancias is LeBron James' longtime athletic trainer and recovery expert and is a veteran in the world of professional basketball.
  • He is licensed and nationally certied by the Accredited National Athletic Trainers Association in the United States, and is a 14-year member of The National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association.
  • Learn more: https://eatbeyondglobal.com/
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Syracuse Area Health Acquires Strasburger Orthopaedics, Adds Athletic Trainer to Team

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

SYRACUSE, Neb., Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Syracuse Area Health is excited to formally announce the acquisition of local orthopaedic and sports medicine practice Strasburger Orthopaedics.Simultaneously, Megan Neemann, MS, LAT, ATC, joins Syracuse Area Health as an athletic trainer.

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  • SYRACUSE, Neb., Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Syracuse Area Health is excited to formally announce the acquisition of local orthopaedic and sports medicine practice Strasburger Orthopaedics.Simultaneously, Megan Neemann, MS, LAT, ATC, joins Syracuse Area Health as an athletic trainer.
  • Syracuse Area Health sought to expand their program to include experts in the latest orthopaedic technologies, with sports medicine and athletic training expertise for quality patient care.
  • Strasburger Orthopaedics hoped to enhance the resources available to their patients, and now benefits from the addition of a highly qualified athletic trainer to their team.
  • The partnership will initially co-brand as Syracuse Area Health Strasburger Orthopaedics.

The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society Team Physician Honorary Membership Award

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

On behalf of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society (PATS), we honor one such deserving team physician for the class of 2020.

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  • On behalf of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society (PATS), we honor one such deserving team physician for the class of 2020.
  • He founded Divine Providence Sports Medicine with Dr. Craig Stabler, himself a PATS Honorary Team Physician award winner (Class of 2014), and then began his own practice, West Branch Orthopedics, which he ran for 25 years before joining UPMC Susquehanna Sports Medicine in 2015.
  • It is with great appreciation that Dr. Patrick Carey is receiving the 2020 Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society Honorary Team Physician Award.
  • The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society, Inc. is a progressive organization of licensed healthcare professionals who work under the direction of a licensed physician.

The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society (PATS) Recognizes the Pennsylvania Athletic Training Graduates of 2020

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Friday, July 17, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With graduation season coming to a close, The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society (PATS) wanted to take a moment to say a sincere congratulations to the Pennsylvania athletic training graduating classes of 2020.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With graduation season coming to a close, The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society (PATS) wanted to take a moment to say a sincere congratulations to the Pennsylvania athletic training graduating classes of 2020.
  • Once the news was released, East Stroudsburg University's Athletic Training program acted immediately and set up a graduation ceremony via Zoom.
  • Dr. Angelica Davison McCarthy writes, "Temple University's Doctor of Athletic Training Program made graduation quite special for the 2020 DAT graduates this year.
  • The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society wishes you the best of luck with all of your future professional endeavors as certified athletic trainers.

National Athletic Trainers' Association Releases Consensus Recommendations and Best Practices For Emergency Prehospital Care of Spine-Injured Athletes in American Football

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

In addition to COVID-19 considerations, the awareness of the critical nature of athlete safety and emergency preparedness is at an all-time high.

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  • In addition to COVID-19 considerations, the awareness of the critical nature of athlete safety and emergency preparedness is at an all-time high.
  • Two articles stemming from meetings of the Spine Injury in Sport Group (SISG) were advance released and published in the June Journal of Athletic Training, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) scientific publication.
  • The first, Best Practices and Current Care Concepts in Prehospital Care of the Spine-Injured Athlete in American Tackle Football Players , outlines best practices and practical applications.
  • Athletic programs should have an emergency action plan (EAP) developed in conjunction with local emergency medical services agencies specific to pre-hospital spine-injury care.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Becomes the Official Education Partner for the NBA Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA)

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Monday, July 13, 2020

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the worldwide leader in fitness, performance, and corrective exercise education, has partnered with the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA) to become its official education partner.

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  • The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the worldwide leader in fitness, performance, and corrective exercise education, has partnered with the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA) to become its official education partner.
  • Through this exciting collaboration, NBATA Athletic Trainers will have direct access to the industrys most respected and innovative education programs for developing elite athletes.
  • The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization (NASM-CES) helps Athletic Trainers program unique and effective workouts tailored to the individual athlete.
  • By leveraging the principles taught inside CES, Athletic Trainers can safely and effectively help athletes move better, avoid injuries, and recover faster.