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OATA NewsThese are the press releases we've issued over the last year. You may want to search for topics by keyword. An update from OATA President Ron Walker -January 2010 Update OCA Proposal Link The dates posted for the MAATA symposium on the MAATA website were incorrect. The correct dates of the conference are March 27th and 28th (Sat/Sun) in Columbia, MO. The registration cost for members is $20, for student members $10, for student non-members $15, and on-line registration will be open by January 31st on www.maata.net. The meeting will be approximately 12 CEU’s this year. If you plan on attending, I encourage you to make your reservations soon. Ask for the MAATA rate at the Holiday Inn Select, Executive Center Columbia Mall,-573-445-8531.
On December 21, 2009 the facility is moving to new location: Street Address: 101 NE 51st ST, PO Box 18256, Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0256 New Phone and Fax numbers: Phone: 405-962-1400 Fax: 405-962-1440 (Licensing/Investigation) Fax: 405-962-1499 (administration)
The moving arrangements are as follows: All equipment and furniture will be moved to our new facility by Monday December 21st. To facilitate the same we will be shutting down day-to-day operations on 17th and 18th this week. We will keep our phones and website functioning from Thursday the 17th through Monday 21st. However, regular website updates, staff availability to take your phone calls will be sporadic during this time. .
The 2009 OATA Golf Social at Cimarron Trails Golf course.
The University of Central Oklahoma proudly announces their new entry level masters program in Athletic Training. For more information, please visit the link.
Check out Athletic Training in the Oklahoma News under the "OATA Above
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Oklahoma ATC and aide makes news LINK BAHS-MUSKOGEE GAME CANCELLED After MHS player collapses in fourth quarter By DOUG QUINN Sports Editor dougq@baledger.com Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 2:47 PM CST Muskogee High School point guard Jerome Beasley collapsed in the fourth quarter Tuesday night during a basketball game at Broken Arrow. Beasley fell to the floor with 1:46 left in a 48-48 game at Tiger Fieldhouse. Beasley, a junior, was attended by Broken Arrow High School Certified Athletic Trainer Casey Paulk in front of the scorer’s table. An AED was applied but shock treatment was not needed, Paulk said. Beasley was taken by ambulance to Southcrest Hospital. “His vital signs were fine and he’s responsive,” MHS assistant coach Bobby Allison told the Muskogee Phoenix after talking to Beasley’s father, Jerome Beasley. Young Beasley was being kept overnight for tests, Allison said. Lori Walton, an LPN, came out of the stands to assist Paulk. “Thank God for the AED,” said Walton, whose son Sam is a member of the BAHS team. Walton said Beasley’s “heart rate was starting to come down and he was becoming responsive.” One Muskogee coach indicated to Muskogee Phoenix sports editor Mike Kays the incident may have been triggered by an anxiety attack. “We train for this,” Paulk said. “It’s the first time I’ve ever had to handle this kind of situation.” Paulk praised the performance of BAHS senior student trainer Corie Hill, who retrieved the AED from the training room. “Corie was remarkable,” Paulk said. “She knew exactly what to do.” BAHS Athletic Director praised the 26-year-old Paulk, who became the Tigers (athletic) trainer last fall when Trey Robertson went to Claremore. “Casey is a young man who handled this situation very, very well,” Ellett said. “We are proud of him.” As paramedics arrived, players from both teams circled at mid-court, arm-in-arm, for a prayer. Beasley was stretched along the sideline in front of scorekeeper Tammy Strickland. “I heard him tell his Mom ‘I’m scared,” Strickland said. “That’s when I about lost it.” About 10 minutes after Beasley’s collapsed, it was announced the game had been cancelled. “It will be like it was never played,” BAHS coach Rusty Stecker said. “It’s the right thing to do.” BAHS – which had lost straight games – had reeled off 17 answered points to tie the game when Beasley crumpled to the floor. “There’s more important things than winning or losing basketball games,” Stecker said. Broken Arrow’s record remains 15-5 with a home game Friday against Lawton High and Saturday afternoon against Lawton Eisenhower. Copyright © 2009 - Broken Arrow Ledger ******* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dorman Conducts Study on Preventing OKLAHOMA CITY -With more than 1.4 million high school players injured every year across the nation and 75,424 Oklahoma High School students in athletics, state Rep. Joe Dorman conducted an interim study this week to look for ways to prevent critical injuries and even fatalities during sporting events at Oklahoma schools. "We need to do everything possible to ensure our students' safety and health is maintained whether in a classroom or out on a football field," said Dorman, D-Rush Springs. "This study is a tool to see what areas the Legislature can help in sport safety - whether it's requiring coaches to have increased first aid and injury care training, properly checking equipment such as football helmets to make sure they are sized for the student properly or providing enough funding for schools to ensure an athletic trainer is present at all practices and games." From 1999 to present, there have been eight Oklahoma high school students who have lost their lives while playing in an athletic event - one of those students was from Dorman's hometown. Last October, Justin Barney, as student from Rush Springs, died from an injury suffered during a collision in a football game. There were no doctors, EMTs or athletic trainers present and it took over 20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive as Barney quickly fell into a coma. Dorman said having an athletic trainer or trained medical personnel at that game may have not changed the outcome for Justin Barney, but he doesn't want to take that chance with any student in the future. Ron Walker and Dan Newman from the Oklahoma Athletic Trainer's Association spoke to lawmakers, stressing the importance and benefit of having an athletic trainer at every school. Walker said having onsite medical care would ensure officials make return-to-play decisions without a conflict of interest from coaches. The medical officials could also provide injury assessment and rehabilitation at a school without the need to miss class or leave campus; and the officials could help prevent and reduce injuries while improving students' on-field performance. Currently, five Oklahoma colleges offer bachelors' degree in accredited athletic training. Upon graduation, graduates must be licensed by the state upon passing the Independent National Board Certification Examination and must receive 25 hours annually of continuing education. Dan Dodson, another athletic trainer and CEO of PR2 Systems, also spoke to the need of having qualified medical personnel in place to recognize injuries. "I am one of the first athletic trainers in the state of Utah. This came about as a result of a Graduate Assistant athletic trainer covering a state basketball game that prevented an injury from growing potentially worse," said Dodson. "The student who was injured in a basketball game could have been paralyzed from the fracture he sustained from a fall during a game if he had been moved. If it had been up to all present, referees, fans, other teams' coaches, and state high school officials, the student would have been taken off the court without proper spine boarding and head stabilization this would have resulted in permanent paralysis. The athletic trainer along with the head coach of the student did not allow him to be moved and this allowed him to lead a normal life today." "As a result of this action more attention was placed upon the need for qualified medical personnel at sporting events and practices. This allowed me to be one of the first full time athletic trainers in the high schools in the state of Utah," added Dodson. Shelley Shelby, from the Oklahoma State School Board Association, said it would cost around $17 million to have a trainer in all high schools and roughly $26 million for all school sporting functions. Shelby noted the Oklahoma State Department passed new regulations last year requiring Oklahoma coaches to receive an extra 25 hours of training on care and prevention of athletic injuries in addition to their basic first aid training. Dr. Brian Coleman, a physician from OU Health Science Center also was present to testify on the need for medical personnel at sporting functions. "To ensure proper safety, the right personnel needs to be on hand at not only games, but also practices," said Coleman. "I remember my days as a student, we had parents who were also doctors serve in a volunteer capacity in small towns. We were fortunate to have someone there if necessary and we need to find ways to have this coverage in all communities around the state." Klayn Hitt, Director of the Grady County 522 District and Jay Mitchell, a regional EMS Administrator with the Department of Health, spoke to the need of increased ambulance services in the areas of the state that are currently lacking proper coverage. There are currently not enough ambulances in the state that could cover all high school football games on one Friday night. Andy Fancher, a student from Eastern Oklahoma State College and an EMT Basic requested the committee look at placing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in all schools around the state. This legislation was proposed by Rep. Wallace Collins, D - Norman in the previous legislative session. "Many great ideas and new information were brought to light in this meeting. I am glad to know that our coaches have medical training that will hopefully help to reduce sport injuries around the state," said Dorman. "I also think having an athletic trainer at every school would be a great solution. I know the funding is not there at this time and I do not want to push an unfunded mandate upon our local schools in fear it will eliminate many of these programs. I hope to change the law soon through a possible tax credit for medical personnel to volunteer at school events in a "Good Samaritan" capacity and possibly look at ways the state can assist with funding a program should the local schools initiate proper medical assistance and coverage. This study provided essential insight and will influence legislative measures that will be filed to protect our children when playing sports this next legislative session." ******* A congratulations and collective "Thank you " goes out to past President Brian Coley and past secretary Randy Aldret for their service to the OATA! Good luck with your future endeavors.
Congratulations to Scott McGonagle for his induction into the OATA Hall of Fame. An excerpt from the Tulsa World 5/10/2008: HONORS
"Former TU athletic trainer to enter hall: Former University of Tulsa athletic trainer Scott McGonagle will be inducted into the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Association (OATA) Hall of Fame on Sunday at Oklahoma State University. McGonagle served as the TU head athletic trainer from 1982 to 1995. He was also responsible for starting the Undergraduate Athletic Training Curriculum at the University. While at TU, McGonagle served in all the executive positions of the OATA including President. McGonagle is currently in his 14th year as the head athletic trainer at the University of Miami (Fla.)."
******* The Oklahoma State University Athletic Training Education
Program faculty and three senior students were invited to provide medical
coverage to the 2008 Hula Bowl in Honolulu, HI. This all star event was a
showcase for college seniors to professional scouts in the NFL, CFL and arena
football leagues. *******
The 2007 Oklahoma Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Business meeting and Symposium was an exciting success! A huge thank you to our sponsors, vendors, speakers and most of all, the attendees! ******* Call for Action: If you have any pictures, articles or other media regarding Athletic Training in Oklahoma, please send to Monty Montgomery (montgomeryalternativemed@yahoo.com)or bring to the OATA Annual Symposium and Business Meeting so that it can be included in the archives. ********
OATA Scholarships Contact Sydney at sydney.ringer@oc.edu for applications. Mail completed applications with $5.00 processing fee to Sydney G. Ringer at Oklahoma Christian University, P.O. Box 11000, Oklahoma City, Ok.73136 ******* Also, be sure to send oata.net your stories, pictures, etc to show how your school/ company is promoting the profession!
Bishop Kelley Athletic Training Student Katy Mackin places cookies and other treats in the mailboxes of the faculty and staff in conjunction with National Athletic Training Month.
March is National Athletic Training month and to celebrate, the 4 accredited programs in Oklahoma hosted "Oklahoma AT Day" on the campus of Oklahoma State University. The event was a success as many high school and college students attended the event. A huge "thank you" to the Seretean Wellness Center, Women in Athletic Training committee, OATA, faculty from SNU, ECU, SWOSU, and OSU for contributing! It is the hopes of the planning committee that next year's event will grow even more.
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