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Our Mission
The mission of the IATA is to improve the quality of healthcare in the State of Illinois through the advancement, promotion, and improvement of the athletic training profession for practicing Athletic Trainers in all settings, and to be proactive in creating effective partnerships in our communities, as well as among those interested in athletic training as a career. In addition, IATA provides a means for a free exchange of ideas for the Illinois athletic training field.
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2024 IATA Award Winners Announced
Join us in celebrating our 2024 honorees!
2023 Board of Directors Election Results
Congratulations to our newest Board of Directors members!
Membership Survey Report
The complete report from the 2023 IATA Membership Survey is available to read here.
National Athletic Training Month in the City of Chicago
March 2023 is National Athletic Training Month thanks to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the City of Chicago.
Practice Act Updates
Read on for a brief summary of the 2023 changes to our Practice Act.
Practice Act Press Release
Read on for a comprehensive update on the Practice Act.
2022 Board of Directors Election Results
Check out the winners of the 2022 Board of Directors Elections.
HB4629 Update
Read about the state practice act amendment, HB4629, and learn what's next.
BOC CPC Clarification
Review key points from the proposed Continuing Professional Certification (CPC) concept.
Athletic Trainer Stress
The IATA is here to support its members while you continue to support your family, friends, colleagues, student athletes and patients.
SHPT Training Clarification
Read about the IDFPR's mandate that all licensed professionals complete a one-hour course on sexual harassment prevention once every renewal period.
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Read about the IDFPR's mandate that all licensed professionals complete a one-hour course on sexual harassment prevention once every renewal period.