The CAATE is proud to recognize the inspiring achievements and dedicated work of Jessica Pierce, DAT, ATC, CES! How did you become involved with athletic training? I always wanted to be involved in the medical field and knew for a long time which medical professions I would not enjoy. I met an athletic trainer for the first time in high school and not because I was an athlete. I saw...

From conferences to connections, the CAATE has been busy! We recently attended the AMSSM (American Medical Society for Sports Medicine) and AAOE (American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives) annual conferences in Kansas City and Atlanta over the past month. Thanks for connecting with us! Picture 1: Mark Laursen, CAATE Residency & Fellowship Director and...

Big news—The CAATE is officially on Instagram! Stay connected with us and follow athletictrainingeducation to keep up with the latest news, upcoming events, volunteer spotlights, and more. Continue to stay up to date with us and remain connected to the athletic training community by making sure you also follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. CAATE Socials: Facebook Instagram...

Thank you to all who attended the CAATE Town Hall on Thursday, March 27! If you weren't able to tune in live, you can still catch the updates from key CAATE leaders by viewing the recorded version.

Following a competitive national search process, I am pleased to announce the selection of James Pavletich, MHA, CAE, as the new CAATE executive director. James officially joined the CAATE on March 24 at our D.C. headquarters.  James is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and has had a robust career in strategic management and association leadership, with a focus on member and...

Upcoming Events This March, we proudly celebrate Athletic Trainers—Champions in Health Care! Their impact is far-reaching, their dedication unmatched, and their care invaluable. Learn more about National Athletic Training Association's chosen theme and resources for National Athletic Training Month. CAATE Hosted Events CAATE Town Hall | March 27 | Virtual ...

The CAATE is proud to recognize the inspiring achievements and dedicated work of Daniel Ruedeman! How did you become involved with athletic training? I fractured my right ankle in HS playing basketball and loved the PT sessions I went to. I went to college for architecture and halfway through my junior year of undergrad I switched majors to Exercise Science with a minor in Athletic...

The CAATE is excited to release a series of videos created with the goal of providing information in an approachable format on each of the CAATE’s Residency & Fellowship Program Standards. Each video contains a summary of a particular Standard’s intent and an explanation of how to demonstrate compliance. Take the opportunity to review each standard and gain a deeper...

Applications for the QI & Innovation Awards open Monday, February 3. The CAATE Foundation’s mission is to serve as a catalyst to advance athletic training education through the promotion of quality improvement, innovation, diversity, and best practices for student recruitment. In support of its mission, the CAATE Foundation has developed an awards program to recognize programs for...

The CAATE Board of Commissioners approved a change to the CAATE Residency and Fellowship Program Standards. The changes provide clarification of Standards 14, 16, 18, 21 and an update to the glossary term of operational resources.   2022 Residency and Fellowship Standard Changes: Standard 14-Revised the Standard The program’s development, design, and delivery demonstrate...