It is recommended, but not required, the Athletic Training Student (ATS) become a student member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
As a member of the NATA, the ATS will be granted benefits that include, but are not limited to, scholarship opportunities, the NATA Career Center, discounts for attending district and national meetings, as well as a discounted cost for the Board of Certification (BOC) Examination.
Additional information on the NATA can be located here.