• July 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
• PCC,108A

Many Titles, One Purpose: Uniting and Advancing AT Globally

Athletic training/therapy (AT) are rapidly evolving fields that play an essential role in the health and performance of athletes and active populations worldwide. ATs face systemic challenges that hinder their recognition as equal contributors within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Diversity in professional titles, healthcare policies, and payment models complicates efforts to achieve global cohesion. Research underscores the high value health professionals place on collaborative practice; however, globally many feel current systems fail to adequately support the role ATs in these systems. Addressing these challenges is vital to building and unlocking the untapped potential of ATs on collaborative health care teams.

Learning Objectives - Prepare participants to become advocates for change in their respective regions.
- Define professional roles and foster a culture of understanding, mutual respect, and collaboration that ensures the best possible care for athletes and active populations in a rapidly changing global landscape.
- Co-create actionable solutions to enhance the global visibility, recognition, and impact of AT.
- Identify barriers related to professional nomenclature, regulatory frameworks, and policy advocacy to strengthen the global standing of AT.
- Consider how improved organizational structures, funding mechanisms, and educational initiatives can better support IPC and IPE in sports medicine.

Keywords: International; Credentials; Education

Presented by: Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education