The Annual Meeting Committee is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2026 OATA Annual Meeting.
The deadline to submit proposals is December 1st, 2025 at 11:59 pm CDT.
When: June 5-6, 2026
Where: Tulsa, OK
All proposals are required to be submitted using the link below.
If you have specific questions about how to complete a specific section,
please email Professional Development Chair, Megan Bolin at: mbolin7@uco.edu .
CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
All athletic trainers are required to earn a minimum of 50 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every two years, with 10 of those categorized as Evidence-Based Practice CEUs. The next reporting deadline for athletic trainers is December 31, 2023. For more information about CEU requirements and categories, please visit the Board of Certification’s website below.
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Ensuring your certification stays up to date is crucial. The NATA Professional Development Center (PDC) is your best resource for finding CEUs that are convenient and affordable. With a wide range of topics, there's one sure to meet your needs.
Athletic trainers must have a current emergency cardiac care (ECC) certification. If you need to update your ECC, take a look at the requirements.
For full details and more information on the BOC requirements for certification maintenance and reporting periods, download the BOC's handbook.