Search Results

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 PSATS Annual Meeting In Collaboration with Fire Rescue Wellness Join us live online on July 2nd, 2026: 6-8 PM EST for an engaging session that offers 2 BOC CEUs 8-8:45 PM EST for our Business Meeting Attendance is FREE with registration. You're welcome to join one session or both. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn! Register Here 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

Get in Touch Please fill out this form with any questions or inquiries you may have. (If you are looking to connect to a specific board member, please include their name in your message.) ____________________________ Please allow up to one week for a response. We appreciate your patience! First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

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

2026 Quarterly Report Quarter 1 PSATS hosted the 5th Annual Virtual Conference in February for a total of 6 BOC Cat A CEUs and 0.6 CEUs for NSCA. The annual conference featured an expo room showcasing our incredible sponsors. If you missed the conference, it is still available to purchase in the store and you can receive 6 BOC Cat A CEUs. 2.0 Cat A CEUs were offered outside of the annual conference. 2024 CEUs are expiring each month and can be found in the resources section under non-CEU content. Q4 BOC grant was awarded to 3 students Mapping Project is open for any updates for Public Saety ATs Nominations for Nancy C. Burke Innovation Award are open until April 15, 2026. Quarter 2 Quarter 3 - Quarter 4 2025 Quarterly Report Quarter 1 PSATS held the 4th Annual Virtual Conference in February for a total of 6 BOC Cat A CEUs and .5 CEUs in Cat A for NSCA If you missed the conference, it is still available to purchase in the store and 6 BOC CEUs are available 2023 CEUs are expiring each month and can be found in the resources section under non-CEU Q4 BOC exam grant was awarded to one student winner Mapping project is still open for updates to Public Safety AT programs Keep an eye out for open board member positions submission/voting in early June Nominations for Nancy C. Burke Innovation Award are open until May 4, 2025 until 12 pm EST. Quarter 2 PSATS Executive Director and President collaborated with NATA COPA in June for a Timely Topic on “The AT and Advancing Safety Protocols in Public Safety Academies” PSATS offered 3.0 BOC CEUs in Q2 Nancy C. Burke Innovation Award was awarded to Anna Sedory, MS, LAT, ATC with Fairfax County Police Department Annual meeting was held in Orlando, FL Mapping project is open for updates (please update yearly- check your email) Proposed by-law changes passed: -Allow President, VP, or Exec Director to be present for a meeting to occur with voting -Over one year appointment will count as a full term Board member updates: Vice President: Alan Russell Social Media Coordinator: Elizabeth McCabe Education Coordinator: Josh True Digital Media Coordinator: OPEN, message is interested! Quarter 3 PSATS offered 3.0 BOC CEUs in Q3 Expired CEUs have been moved to the Resources tab on the website and marked as “Non-CEU Video Content” Q3 Education Grant is open until 9/30/25 Created new, streamlined system for sponsorship opportunities Board member position update: Brittany Braun is a new board member as the digital media coordinator Mapping project is open for updates to public safety athletic training programs (please update yearly- check your email) The timely topic on heat and sickle cell related death made in collaboration with the NATA was published on the website Quarter 4 PSATS offered 4.5 BOC CEUs in Q4 -thank you to the Women’s Tactical Performance Summit for partnering with us to bring quality CEU content in October and November Expiring CEU content from October, November and December 2023 has been moved to the Resources tab and marked as “Non CEU Content” Applications for Quarterly Grants has been updated to subscribers only with the exception of athletic training students who will receive one year of CEU content, if awarded a grant. Two rollover grants from Q2 and Q3 were awarded New Instagram handle was created: @public.safety.at.society PSATS website forum was updated to two groups - General Discussion and Job Postings Q4 BOC Exam Grant closed and will be awarded in January 2026 Mapping Project is continuing for updates to public safety athletic training programs 2024 Quarterly Report Quarter 1 PSATS hosted our 3rd Annual Conference in February which provided 6 Cat A BOC CEUs and .6 NSCA CEUs The conference can be purchased on our website if you were not able to make it (only BOC CEUs available after date of conference) We are gearing up for our Annual Meeting in New Orleans during NATA week, stay tuned for details! Submissions closed for our first ever Funds Allocation Grant. Awardees will be notified in April! Our next grant will be the Research Grant which is open April 1st thru June 30th. This program is to support current members in good standing with a scholarship to provide funds for conducting or presenting their research. See the website for more details and the form to apply! The PSATS Innovation Award nominations will open in April. See the website for further details on how to nominate a deserving athletic trainer!! Quarter 2 Hosted our in-person Annual Meeting in NOLA followed by 1 Cat A BOC CEU lecture April and May CEU videos were posted to our website for CEU subscribers Clothing Store opened (link on website homepage) and will close July 10, 2024 Mapping Project started to collect data from members. Link can be found on website homepage! Funds Allocation Committee (FAC) Q2 submissions for Research closed and awardees will be notified by July 28th Q3 FAC submissions for Education will open July 1 and run thru Sept 31. See the website tab under "Member Resources & CEUS" for more information and how to apply for a scholarship! We successfully advocated for California public safety ATs to ensure practice was not limited during legislative processes Quarter 3 Hosted 3 virtual CEU opportunities posted to the website for CEU subscribers FAC awarded $755 to one Q2 Research Grant applicant Mapping project is still collecting data Now accepting payments through Apple Pay and Google Pay Updated board member email addresses PSATS Virtual Conference 2025 is set! Save the date for Feb. 7, 2025 PSA Quarter 4 Hosted a total of 11.0 CEU opportunities for subscribers in Quarter 4 Partnered with the HWS conference for 9.0 CEUs in October Funds Allocation Committee (FAC) awarded $190 to one applicant for the Q3 Education grant Q4 BOC Exam grant closes December 31 Q1 Speaker Grant opens Jan 1, 2025 and ends March 31, 2025 Selected speakers for 2025 Virtual Conference, look for registration to open on January 3, 2025 Board Member position of Vice President has been vacated and is open for appointment 2023 Quarterly Report Quarter 1 N ew subscription p ricing model 2nd Annual Virtual PSATs Conference with 6 BOC CEUs and 0.5 NSCA CEUs offered 2 Additional CEUs offered through monthly content (January and March) In-person Annual Meeting at NATA Annual Clothing Sale New bylaws released Bylaws link 1st Annual Innovation in Public Safety Award Open Board Positions: President Treasurer Digital Media Coordinator Education Coordinator Quarter 2 Annual Business Meeting was in person for the first time since COVID in Indianapolis during NATA Convention 2023. Video was recorded and can be found under 'Video' tab. Bylaws were edited and voted in unanimously by the membership at the annual meeting. Innovation in Public Safety Athletic Training Award was created and awarded to Nancy Burke. The Innovation in Public Safety Athletic Training Award was named after Nancy Burke for her service and dedication to the profession Open seats for Digital Media Coordinator and Social Media Coordinator were appointed by the board. The current board is as follows: Executive Director: Maura Shea President: Miranda Zamora-Williams Vice President: Brady Corse Treasurer: Lynsey Hansen Secretary: Elizabeth McCabe Social Media Coordinator: Kelsey Tanler Digital Media Coordinator: Molly Hinchliff Education Coordinator: Alan Russell Discussion with NATA President Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC to outline goals for better collaboration. Public Safety related CEUs provided for April and May virtually and June for in-person members. Quarter 3 3 more Category A CEUs were added on our website for subscribers to watch Opened our call for speakers and proposals for the PSATS Conference closing 11/19/23 Website has gone und er construction and is being revamped to be more user friendly and make finding content easier A search function has been added along with "tags" to video resources for finding specific content, faster Members were successful in taking action to help Iowa ATs keep state licensure by emailing legislators and lobbyists Quarter 4 3.5 Category A CEUs added on our website for subscribers to watch CEUs can be purchased individually for non-subscription Speakers have been selected for PSATS Conference (9 Feb 2024) Registration for PSATS Conference opens January 2, 2024 Website has had a huge makeover! Take some time to explore the new site. Video and journal content can be found more easily with the addition of a search bar. The Funds Allocation Committee has been working on scholarships for a variety of areas: speaker, education, research, student. The first scholarship application will open January 1, 2023. Stay tuned! 2022 Accomplishments Quarter 1 January – -Q&A regarding resilience in first responders from F.I.R.S.T. COO and dispatcher, Rebecca Densmore February – -Inaugural PSATS conference March – -Recording of Chalk Talk with Rebecca Densmore posted Quarter 2 May- Chalk Talk with Dr. Cathy Goldstein regarding common sleep issues in first responders June - Annual meeting and CEU (Performing Your Best When Feeling Your Worst) Election of new board members VP - Brady Corse Secretary - Sarah Smith Re-Election of Social Media Coordinator - Miranda Zamora-Williams Quarter 3 July-Q&A with Melissa Stone to discuss her role as a social worker at the Bloomington Police Department August- Chalk Talk with Melissa Stone September-Q&A with Sheldon Miles, a Fire Department Chaplain to discuss PTSD, compassion, fatigue, suicide , and critical stress debrief First meeting with the budget allocation committee Began planning for the 2nd annual PSATS conference on February 10, 2023 Quarter 4 October and December Chalk Talks available online November Q&A available online Website update completed Conference speakers have been selected and notified… stay tuned! Dues structure update (watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAq8uaYE5gw ) 2021 Accomplishments Call for VP Applications Added a new Forum category for Brainstorming & Program Launch Banking finalized Monthly Q&As: January, as well as 2 of 3 parts posted of a series about opening a program and how to grow in your role Quarter 1 Quarter 3 C lothing drive; done and ordered August Q&A about organizational hierarchies in regards to law enforcement and both full time and volunteer fire departments. September Chalk Talk about funding a tactical athlete position within a department Board members have transitioned into their new roles. President - Maura Shea Treasurer - Traci Tauferner Digital Media Coordinator - Samantha Shruck Quarter 2 Monthly Q&A's Annual Open Membership Meeting Annual Meeting with Sleep Presentation for 1.0 CEU (Annette Zapp) Election Results:: President: Mo Shea Treasurer: Traci Tauferner Digital Medial Coordinator: Samantha Shruck Quarter 4 Q&A – Work Comp with Tim Druge and Anna Sedory in October Chalk Talk with Anna Sedory about Work Comp in November Q&A – manual therapy techniques with Mo in December Introduced new Instagram account: @public_safety_at_society Announced PSATS Virtual Conference for February 11th, 2022 2020 accomplishments Quarter 1 The overhaul of the PSATS Website Dues structure implemented to provide members with even more resources Social Media Coordinator role created to help keep up the demands of a growing website and growing social media presence Quarter 2 Interviews of both NATA Presidential Candidates (Find them on Q&A page) New open Facebook Page (Like & Follow us!) Bylaws Revised (Available here) Member Chat feature added We have 65 active subscribers!) New programs, articles, & podcasts added to Member Resource page Quarter 3 Virtual Annual Meeting & CEU Presentation (Thank you Sports Medicine Emergency Management!) Four positions filled: Vice President: Ed Strapp Secretary: Nicky Spitzenberger Social Media Coordinator: Miranda Zamora-Williams Digital Media Coordinator: Mo Shea New Q&As are up! Check out the newest on Mental Health in Public Safety Quarter 4 Ed Strapp has stepped into the role of President New Forum categories added to maximize user interaction and group thinking New Q&As are up! Check out the newest on examining your Practice Acts with Anna Sedory, Wildland Firefighting with Valerie Moody, & finally a holiday hello from your Board!

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

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

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!

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