Nov. 20, 2024

In August 2024, the CAATE Standards Committee concluded its systematic five-year review of the 2020 CAATE Standards for Professional Programs. This review supported the CAATE's commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement in athletic training education. The CAATE Standards Committee gathered feedback from internal and external stakeholders, utilizing various methods, including surveys, focus groups, and listening sessions. The analysis of this feedback led to several recommendations for revisions of the Standards and definitions to enhance clarity, reduce redundancies, and continue to promote program/institutional flexibility and autonomy.

The CAATE is now seeking public input on the proposed revisions to the Standards. The Standards Committee has only included standards and glossary definitions that are being suggested for revision or deletion. The final version of the Standards will be renumbered, and the bulleted lists will be numbered to increase clarity. We invite you to participate in this open comment period, as your feedback is essential to ensure the Standards effectively support athletic training programs and the mission of the CAATE.

The open comment period starts on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, and closes on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Please view a summary of the proposed revisions to aid in your review.

Please utilize this link to provide comments or paste the following URL into a web browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZPZXKYS