OVERVIEW:  January 13 Update: Due to current restrictions with travel and in-person learning, this year's workshop is being transitioned to a one day virtual only format. Information is being gathered and will be published to all registrants and those interested in registering soon. 
The SWATA Competency Workshop is intended to be a complement to CAATE athletic training programs and to assist students preparing for professional credentialing examinations in athletic training (state and/or national exam formats). The examinations, covering the domains of athletic training, will be scored to provide attendees with a baseline of their cognitive knowledge.  Feedback will be provided on exam questions.  The workshop will also provide nationally recognized speakers and networking opportunities.  The District VI Quiz Bowl Competition is also held in conjunction with the Competency Workshop.  The winning team will represent District VI at the NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  College and University Junior, Senior or 1st/2nd Year Master's athletic training students. 
However, the focus of this virtual meeting will now shift to BOC exam prep for undergraduate seniors and second year graduate students.  Undergraduate juniors and first year graduate students will still have the option to register/attend this virtual meeting.  
 
2022 DATE Update:  One-Day Event on Friday January 28, 2022 
LOCATION Update:  Virtual Only Format - No In-Person Learning
 
TESTING FORMAT:  Attendees will complete the domain exams via an online format similar to the BOC exam.  
 
QUIZ BOWL: The District VI Quiz Bowl Competition is also held in conjunction with the Competency Workshop.  The winning team will represent District VI at the NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia. Students attending the Competency Workshop will be eligible to enter a team for the Quiz Bowl.   To register a team, please email the school and team member names (3 members + alternate) to Grace Savage at [email protected] by Friday, January 21st.
  REGISTRATION COST VIRTUAL ONLY FORMAT:
 

Updated January 13, 2022	Through January 21 11:59 PM	No Late Registration Option Available
NATA Member	$40
Non-NATA Member	$45

**Registration refund requests must be sent directly to Sarah Mitchell ([email protected]).  Due to transitioning to a virtual meeting format, refunds will be processed as soon as possible. Please watch your email for updates in soon with details on making these requests. Upon approval, a refund will be processed minus a $4.00 refund/cancellation processing fee.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS - No Longer Available - Virtual Meeting Format Only. Stay tuned for details on housing refunds. 

  HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SWATA COMPETENCY WORKSHOP

• Assessment of all Domains, with feedback and discussion (multiple practice questions provided)
• Two tracks available: junior/first year masters student track and a  senior/second year masters student track
• Information concerning the BOC exam and question format
• Presentations by leaders in athletic training and sports medicine
• Active learning (hands-on) labs (such as manual therapy, MMT, etc. 
• Additional practice questions concerning particular areas (such as pharmacology, psychosocial issues, professional development, EBP)
• Roundtable discussions with SWATA Young Professional Committee Members 
• Computer Based Format (similar to BOC exam)