As of: 11/29/2011 

• Looking for information on obtaining a license to practice athletic training in the state of Maryland? Visit the NEW Applying for a Maryland License section on the left hand navigation bar. It contains all relevant information and links.

• There are 3 new continuing education opportunities posted on the Continuing Education Page.

• The NATA has released a new document titled Profile of Athletic Trainers. Please take the time to read this document. It can be found HERE

• Lots of Additions to the site.
  • A link to Training and Conditioning's Q&A with University of Maryland Assistant AD for Sports Medicine Darryl Conway can be found on the Athletic Trainers in the News Page.
  • The newest edition of the MATA Relay is posted on the MATA Relay page
  • The Honors and Awards Section has been completely redesigned to represent the additional awards the MATA presents. Please check this section for instructions on how to nominate a deserving athletic trainer. The Hall of Fame is also now housed under this section of the web site.

• to encourage and support the professional development of its members
• to provide a means for the exchange of ideas
• to work to ensure that all individuals within the state of Maryland have access to quality health care
• to provide a source of service, education and reference to its members and to the citizens of Maryland who seek the services of Athletic Trainers

• AMA recognized health care professionals
• Unique health care providers working under the supervision of a licensed physician to provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitative services to patients
• Educated in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of medical conditions resulting from injury and illness
• Qualified providers of rehabilitative medicine and preventative service