Change
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Serving to promote the professional interests of the athletic training profession within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Athletic Trainers’ Political Action Committee (MA ATPAC) was formed in 2019 to promote and support the professional interests of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This non-partisan committee is a true grassroots effort and is funded entirely through the generous, voluntary contributions of athletic trainers and others to strengthen our voice on Beacon Hill.
Learn more about how the MA ATPAC serves the athletic training profession and make a contribution today!
NATM: Athletic Trainers can treat #FromHeadtoToe
No matter the setting, Athletic Trainers can provide health care within their scope to all of those in need. In Massachusetts, athletic trainers remain the only allied healthcare professionals whose practice act restricts the specific workplace setting and population for whom athletic trainers can provide care. Our scope of practice continues to expand.
Please consider contributing to the MA ATPAC throughout 2024 to champion the legislative efforts to update our practice act and end these workplace restrictions.
Athletic trainer in a secondary school, college/university, amateur or professional sports setting.
Athletic trainer in a commercial setting/occupational health department assisting with ergonomics.
Athletic trainer in a physician practice.
Athletic trainer in a clinical setting specializing in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Athletic trainer in the military setting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antwaun L. Jefferson/Released 2013) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
Athletic trainer in a clinical setting applying supportive devices, splinting, and/or bracing.
Support the PAC
When contributions are made to a candidate or cause from an individual, it carries one voice. By pooling our resources into the MA ATPAC, the voices of all athletic trainers and those that support them can be heard. Help us provide the full weight of the profession during this legislative cycle.
Make an impact.
The MA ATPAC was founded on a three-tiered approach to promote the legislative efforts of the athletic training profession within the Commonwealth.
Advocacy
The MA ATPAC is able to provide financial support to elected officials, candidates, and others who have shared ideals and support for our common professional interests. By attending campaign fundraisers and meetings on Beacon Hill, the MA ATPAC works to get the challenges that athletic trainers face in front of our legislators.
Education
The MA ATPAC will help to provide educational opportunities to athletic trainers regarding upcoming legislative events, political action committee guidance, and our continued purpose.
Fundraising
Our state organization (Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts; ATOM) often urges its members to call their legislators to influence key pieces of legislation at certain times. If you are unable to donate your time, please consider contributing to the MA ATPAC. We must utilize the power in numbers of our membership.
Today’s efforts.
Tomorrow’s change.
Your voice is an important one and it deserves to be amplified. Help us continue to support legislative efforts to enact change and promote growth within the athletic training profession in Massachusetts.