About the PA Athletic Trainers Society
Athletic Trainers are multiskilled health care professionals who are college educated to provide services for those who are physically active. At this time, Athletic Trainers have a minimum of a bachelors degree from a four-year accredited institution; however, more than forty percent of nationally certified Athletic Trainers in Pennsylvania have masters or doctoral degrees. The education of Athletic Trainers is steeped heavily in the basic and applied sciences, such as chemistry, physics, biology, physiology, anatomy, psychology, and sociology. There also is a strong clinical internship requirement for all Athletic Training students, mandating experience under a nationally Certified Athletic Trainer. Pennsylvania boasts one of the highest number of accredited Athletic Training Programs in the nation (20).
What We Do...
Promote the profession of athletic training through public awareness and education.
Advocate the certified athletic trainer as a recognized health care provider for the physically active in the commonwealth through legislative and credentialing efforts.
Transact business on behalf of the Society's membership in a prudent, effective, and collaborative manner.
Serve the membership by providing a gateway to educational, research, scholarship, and networking opportunities.
In the News...
Local Athletic Trainer on TV’s “Call the Doctor” Michael Ludwikowski, Outreach Athletic Training Coordinator with Susquehanna Health was recently on the Call the Doctor Television program. Read More
Penn State Athletic Training Students Prepare to Assist with Dance Marathon. Read More
PATS has partnered with Sport Safety International to provide “Concussion Wise™” an online concussion education program designed for athletic trainers, coaches, parents, athletes and other health care professionals. Read More.
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Upcoming Events...
The PATS Research Committee is now accepting applications for the PATS, Inc. Supported Research Award. A grant, in the amount of up to $5,000 will be awarded at the June PATS Meeting. The deadline for application is March 1, 2012. More information and the application form can be found at the here
Lancaster General Health Offers Free CEUs for Athletic Trainers Link to announcement
PATS Student Symposium - March 30-31, 2012 PATS Annual Meeting |
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