Thank you for your interest in athletic training in the state of Nebraska! Below are some frequently asked questions about the NSATA and Athletic Training. If any question remains unanswered, please feel free to contact our Connection & Engagement Chair at ! Thank you again for your interest and taking the time to find out what we are about and how to help represent us in professional manner!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NSATA?
The Nebraska State Athletic Trainers’ Association (NSATA) was established in 1980 and represents over 400 members across Nebraska.
What are Athletic Trainers?
Athletic trainer means a health care professional who is licensed to practice athletic training under the Athletic Training Practice Act and who, under guidelines established with a licensed physician perform prevention and wellness promotion, examination, assessment and impression, immediate emergency care, therapeutic intervention or rehabilitation, therapeutic modalities, physical modalities, mechanical modalities, health care administration, risk management, and professional responsibility.
Who are the patients and clients served by Athletic Trainers?
- Recreational, amateur, and professional athletes
- Individuals who have suffered musculoskeletal injuries
- Those seeking strength, conditioning, fitness, and performance enhancement
- Others delegated by the physician
Where are some places Athletic Training services are provided?
- Athletic training facilities
- Schools (K-12, colleges, universities)
- Amateur, professional and Olympic sports venues
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Physician offices
- Community facilities
- Workplaces (commercial and government)
How can I become an Athletic Trainer?
- Graduate from an Athletic Training program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
- Pass the certification exam from the Board of Certification
- Apply for licensure in the state you intend to practice Athletic Training. Learn more about Nebraska’s licensure requirements at the Department of Health and Human Services website.
