our mission Provide support for athletic trainers working in public safety, e ducate public safety entities about the benefits of athletic trainers engaged in their workplace and to p romote the highest level of healthcare for first responders. who we are We are committed to providing education, research, and resources to our members to help advance the profession in this unique setting. We believe that the physical, mental and emotional health of our public safety personnel is of vital importance, which is why we rely on evidence-based practices to ensure optimal health and performance outcomes for our first responders. Why an Athletic Trainer? Athletic trainers (ATs) provide medical services to all types of patients, not just athletes. They can be found in a variety of settings, relieving outpatient rehab professions while providing an unparalleled continuum of care for their patients. Though they are commonly compared to Physical Therapists, athletic trainers tend to work closely with their patients, seeing them frequently, if not daily. This allows them to build rapport and trust, enhance their understanding of the profession’s demands, and tailor their rehabilitation and prevention goals to the chosen demographic. Athletic trainers come highly educated, typically earning a Bachelor's or Master's of Science Degree. They are multi-skilled healthcare professionals who may also choose to specialize in other branches of care (Orthopedics, Strength and Conditioning, etc.). ATs can render care under the direction of a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state's practice acts. Athletic trainers aim to improve functional outcomes and specialize in patient education to prevent injury and re-injury. Athletic Trainers Help Enhance Health and Wellness While Benefitting Departments By applying onsite clinical evaluations, primary care, injury rehabilitation, functional and physical performance testing, athletic trainers have been shown to help departments: Reduce agency medical costs for rehabilitation and functional care. Reduce lost work-hours by returning employee back to work sooner and in better overall physical condition. Improve employee morale with an accessible medical healthcare provider. Provide case management for all injured employees.

2026 Virtual expo Welcome to the Public Safety Athletic Trainers' Society Virtual Conference Expo! Use the links below & the drop down tabs in the main menu to navigate through our different sponsors. You'll find background info, contacts, product explanations, and maybe even some giveaways! We can't wait to see you on conference day- February 6, 2026, where our sponsors will also be hosting virtual booth spaces. See you there! visit our sponsors below Sqwincher Sqwincher® products are scientifically formulated with a unique blend of potassium and low sodium, designed to replenish those invaluable electrolytes lost through perspiration and respiration. Plus, they come in a variety of delicious, refreshing flavors that your team will love. Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, known today for the comprehensive, specialized care it provides patients of all ages, opened its doors in 1983 as a small sports medicine clinic for high school athletes. Giveaway inside! Stopain Pain Relief Troy Healthcare, makers of Stopain Pain Relief products. Made in USA -- Hazleton, PA. 27+ Years manufacturing FDA-regulated topical analgesics. The Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) at Moravian University is a professional-doctoral program designed to develop clinical experts in athletic training. Moravian University incrediwear Incrediwear technology is the world’s first wearable anti-inflammatory fabric that reduces swelling and accelerates healing. All Incrediwear products are embedded with semiconductors, pure elements that when activated by the wearer’s body heat, emit therapeutic infrared waves and negative ions. The infrared waves cause cellular vibration which increases circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid, and negative ions enhance cell function and promote homeostasis – the body’s natural state of balance and vitality. Increased circulation and improved cellular health work to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. Incrediwear is biologically active fabric that works 24/7 to provide therapeutic benefits while you wear it. Questions? Reach Out! Reach us at the 'Contact Us' tab with any lingering questions. For information about future Sponsorships, contact VPres@psatsociety.com . See you on February 6, 2026! Not registered yet? Register for the February 6, 2026 PSATS Virtual Conference for access to the virtual exhibit hall! Earn 6 Cat A BOC & 0.6 NSCA CEUs, network with other professionals, and interact live with vendors. Register

Public Safety Athletic Trainers' society Taking Care of Those Who Take Care of Us welcome The Public Safety Athletic Trainers Society is a community of athletic trainers dedicated to providing the highest level of care to tactical athletes and educating public entities about the benefits of athletic trainers in their workplace. Learn More Join how can PSATS help you? Member resources CONTINUING EDUCATION stay up to date Community forum Why first responders need athletic trainers According to NFPA, in 2022, United States Firefighter injuries totaled 65,650. Of those injuries, 22% of them were from slips/trips/falls, and 31% of them were due to overexertion and strain. ________________________ In 2020, FBI statistics reported injury rates for United States Police Officers totaling 60,105. Of the total, 31% of those officers sustained injuries from physical altercations. Thank you to our Sponsors! PSATS proudly supports: Public Safety Athletic Trainers' Society © 2007 © 2023 by The Plan. Proudly created with Wix.com

Mapping Project Tactical mapping project Our Mapping Project is a survey to gather information about ATs within PSATS. Your participation is important to us and will help us to better understand those within in our setting. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. All responses will be kept confidential. Survey can be complete annually to provide up-to-date information. Have questions about the data gathered? Looking to build a network of professionals near you? Seeking an educational opportunity? Please contact us and we can provide connections, information, etc. from members willing to share START HERE

Grants & Scholarships The Public Safety Athletic Trainers’ Society is proud to offer individuals financial support through our grants program. In an effort to further enhance our mission and promote the highest level of healthcare for first responders, we have created four opportunities to support athletic trainers in public safety. We are committed to providing funding for education, research, speaking, and BOC testing. Applications are open to certified athletic trainers who are PSATS subscribers. Professional athletic training students are also welcome to apply to all categories even if they are not PSATS subscribers, but they must be part of a CAATE accredited program. A professional athletic training student awarded a grant from any category will also receive an in-kind one year PSATS CEU subscription with their grant. Form All applications will be blinded and reviewed after the application window has closed. If you are unsure if your submission would be eligible in a category, or if you are interested in joining the Funds Allocation Committee (FAC) as a committee member, please submit a message on in the 'Contact Us ' tab. Speaker The speaker grant provides financial support for athletic trainers in good standing participating in a speaking engagement. Presentation and conference types may vary, but applicants must provide an abstract. Open date: January 1, Deadline: March 31 Ideas for eligible submissions: Travel expenses including but not limited to flights, mileage, lodging, and conference registration for speaking engagement. Poster and educational material printing costs and speaking application fees. Agencies looking to bring an AT in-house to speak are welcome to apply. Research The research grant provides financial support for athletic trainers in good standing and athletic training students in an accredited professional program conducting research. This also includes athletic trainers in post-professional masters and doctoral programs. All research types are encouraged to apply. Open date: April 1, Deadline: June 30 Ideas for eligible submissions: Research types include but are not limited to Critically Appraised Topic, Case Study, Randomized Control Trial, Survey, Correlative, Retrospective, Practice-based, and more. Funds can go towards materials for data collection, data analysis software, recruitment tools, student research projects, submission fee for publication, etc. Education The education grant provides financial support for athletic trainers in good standing attending training relevant to public safety and/or athletic training education. Applicants will be asked to provide details on the educational opportunity and how the experience can enhance their professional skill set. Open date: July 1, Deadline: September 30 Ideas for eligible submissions: Athletic training classes and conferences, public safety specific classes not regularly geared towards athletic trainers, any educational opportunity that will improve your understanding of your population or enhance your skillset. There is no requirement for activities to be CEU eligible. Funds can cover travel expenses including but not limited to flights, mileage, lodging, and registration for attendance and more. BOC Exam The BOC Exam grant provides financial support to current second-year professional athletic training students in a CAATE accredited program who are considering a future career in public safety athletic training. Chosen students will be awarded up to $375 to cover the cost of their Board of Certification (BOC) exam fee. In addition, winners will receive one year of a PSATS CEU Subscription beginning at the time of award. Applicants will be asked for a letter of recommendation from a personal or professional reference as well as for contact details from their institution's Program Director. Students do not need to be PSATS members to apply. Open date: October 1, Deadline: December 31

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Executive Board executive director Maura Shea DAT, LAT, ATC Company: Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Position: Athletic Trainer and Career Firefighter Location: Indianapolis, IN President Miranda Zamora-Williams DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS Company: Decypher- 351st SWTS Position: Athletic Trainer Location: Albuquerque, NM Vice President Alan Russell MS, LAT, ATC, PES, CES C ompany: Sports Medicine at Baylor Scott & White Health Position: System Manager Location: Frisco, TX Treasurer Lynsey Hansen LAT, ATC, PES Company: Advance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Position: Athletic Trainer Location: Stevens Point, WI Secretary Ann Seaton MS, LAT, ATC Company: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Sports Medicine Position: Athletic Trainer Location: Lancaster, PA Social Media Coordinator Elizabeth McCabe MS , LAT, ATC Company: Christus Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Position: Tactical Athletic Trainer Location: Tyler, TX Digital media Coordinator Brittany Braun DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS, RYT-200hr Company: KBR Wyle Position: Tactical Athletic Trainer Location: Virginia Education Coordinator Josh True MA, ATC, CSCS, FMSC Company: Beacon Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Position: Athletic Trainer Location: Cincinatti, OH External Organization Liaison Traci Tauferner LAT, ATC, CSCS Company: Advanced Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Position: Tactical Athletic Trainer

GET INVOLVED WITH PSATS The Public Safety Athletic Trainers' Society is looking for help! We have multiple volunteer opportunities that require assistance. Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know if you have other ideas or areas you'd like to help in! Time commitment is minimal (a few hours per month) but can grow based on your preference. All volunteer opportunities are done remotely unless otherwise stated. You do not need to be an athletic trainer to volunteer, all backgrounds are welcome! See below for descriptions of each opportunity First name Last name Email Select Your Volunteer Opportunity Other Ideas for PSATS Volunteering Submit Funds Allocation Committee Member: Volunteers will help with awarding quarterly grants/scholarships to applicants. Volunteers will assist the treasurer go thru applications and grade based on provided criteria. This is a virtual opportunity. CEU Content Provider: Volunteer is able to provide or facilitate an hour-long CEU presentation that meets necessary criteria for BOC Cat A CEU. Topic of the content may vary but we ask it be tactical-specific. If unsure if your content qualifies, reach out and we can walk you thru the process! This is a virtual opportunity. Content Expert for FAC: Volunteers will be considered an expert in a subject matter and help with grading the quarterly FAC submissions (research, speaking, education, student). FAC Experts assist the Treasurer in tweaking the rubric to ensure clarity and fairness to all applicants. This is a virtual opportunity. Student Insider: Athletic Training students can shadow a board member(s) to learn how a professional society operates and impacts its members. This is a great opportunity for students to be exposed to both board positions but also members to network and learn! This is a virtual opportunity. Not sure if you're the right fit? Have questions? Unsure of what's right for you? Reach out and you will be connected with a Board Member who can help clarify any questions!