PATS Northeast Region Summer 2012 Update!

Greetings Licensed Athletic Trainers' of NEPA!

I hope you've had a great summer, with two-a-days just around the corner, I thought you might find some of the following links helpful! PATS has some exciting news that will be announced in the next few weeks so please stay tuned to facebook and www.gopats.org to learn more!  
 

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1) TIPS on Developing Standard Operating Procedures
http://www.gopats.org/members/forms/StandardProtocolsEATA2005.pdf

2) Athletic Training Standards of Practice (PA)
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter18/subchapHtoc.html

***Reminder***
PA licensure issued under this subchapter expires on December 31 of every even-numbered year (2012) unless renewed for the next biennium.

3) Heat Illness Video on CBS News
 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505270_162-57483256/parents-of-dead-high-school-football-stars-suing/?tag=mncol;lst;1

Have your coaches completed the training, since July 1st?

3) Athletic Trainer's Role in Managing Concussions
 Check out this video by the NATA about athletic trainers and concussions.
 http://vimeo.com/44114345

As always if you have news, questions or would just like to say hi please email me or your county delegate! Let us know the many great things you are working on!

I hope you have a safe and enjoyable 2012 fall sports season!


Scott Dietrich, EdD, ATC, LAT
PATS Northeastern Regional Representative



PATS is looking for sites to host an ATHLETIC TRAINER APPRECIATION NIGHT in each region -- Now is your chance to get involved, if your school or booster club is interested please recommend a location.