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• Nominations Open for LATA Director of Cont Education

  • When
    03/01/2019
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    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    On-line

  Current LATA Director of Education Aldret will be stepping down from his position prior to the 2019 Summer Symposium.  The Organizational Affairs Committee is officially opening nominations for his replacement.  As per the LATA bylaws, two members must be nominated for office if the current office holder is not or can not run for re-election.  

  
  

  The Nomination/Election time line is below:
  

  • Nomination period 2/18/19 - 3/1/19.  Members can nominate potential candidates for office by emailing the LATA Secretary at latasecretary@gmail.com by the nomination deadline.
  • Verification period 3/4-8/19.  Once nominations have ended, the LATA Secretary will verify candidate eligibility and acceptance of nominations.  Candidate qualification can be found at the Association Bylaws. 
  • Candidates will be announced the week of 4/1/19 on the LATA web page.
  • Candidate Bio Materials for web page due 3/25/19
  • Voting period: 4/1/19 through 4/12/19
  • Winners will be announced the week of April 19, 2019

  Election Requirements:

  • Candidates are asked to submit a resume as well as a video bio (five (5) minutes max) to the LATA Secretary once verified but no later than 3/25/19.
  • Voting will be online through the LATA web page.
  • Candidates will need a simple majority to be elected to the position they seek.

  Current Nominees:

  • Director of Continuing Education, 
  • • Accepted Nominations: none currently
    • Declined Nominations: none currently
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  ***Questions and concerns can be forwarded to latasecretary@gmail.com***

  
  

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• 2019 Super Regional Meeting @ ULM

  • When
    03/15/2019
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    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    ULM - Malone Staduim 514 Warhawk Way Monroe LA 71203

  North Louisiana Super Regional, Presented by LATA & EPIC Education and Consulting @ ULM

  Info Corrected 2/18/19 3:00pm

  
  

  Date: March 15, 2019

  Registration Info: By US Mail or In person day of.  See linked brochure here! No Online registration available.

  Meeting Location: University of Louisiana - Monroe

  Agenda:

  8:00-8:30 Registration

  8:30-11:45: Current Controversies in ACL Rehab

  11:45-12:45: Lunch on Own

  12:45-2:45: Developing Effective Concussion Ed for Coaches, Parents, & Athletes

  2:45-3:00: Break

  3:00-4:00: Implantation of Evidence Based Upper Extremity Screening in Overhead Athletes

  4:00: Course Evaluations / Closing Remarks

  
  

  CEUs: This course has been approved for 6 continuing education credits through the Board of Certification and Louisiana Physical Therapy Board

  Sponsors: TBA
  

  Preferred Registration: Print and mail in the linked brochure to save your spot TODAY!

  This page will be updated as additional details are presented.  Be on the Lookout!!

  
  

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• LATA Capitol Hill Day April 23, 2019

  • When
    04/23/2019
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    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Louisiana State Capitol Building

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  Capital Hill Day is April 23rd. Below is additional information surrounding the new date's events:

  Meeting Location/Time: APRIL 23rd.  Stay tuned for new information as it evolves closer to the event date.

  Registration: If you plan to attend, please register for the event to assist us to prepare for your arrival.

  Agenda:

  • Further details released by April 1st 2019.
  • Meet and greet with legislators in the Capitol Rotunda: TBA
  • Join Legislators at the Seafood Event at the Pentagon Barracks: TBA

  Suggested Dress: Professional business attire

  Parking: Free public parking is best found along the river along River Road near the Capitol Complex.

  Map: See link for the Capitol Complex Map

  
  

  
  

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• 2019 LATA Summer Educational Symposium

  • Start
    05/30/2019
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    06/01/2019
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Thibodaux, LA

  The 2019 LATA Summer Educational Symposium will be held from May 30-June 1st in Thibodaux, LA at the Wellness Center of Thibodaux Regional!

     

  Registration Info
  

  Early registration for the Symposium will open on April 1, 2019 (closes May 19, 2019) and will be based on the individual's current membership status with the LATA (questions regarding membership should be forwarded to latasecretary@gmail.com BEFORE processing online registration)
  

  
  

  Hotel Information

  • The Hampton Inn - Thibodaux is now taking reservations for LATA Members and guest attending 2019 Symposium

  • Visit www.thibodauxsuites.hamptoninn.com to reserve your room.

  • Enter Group Code:  LAT  to ensure the $99 room rate.  This rate will be honored for May 30 & 31.

  • You can also call the hotel directly (985) 446-0900 to reserve your room.  Be sure to mention LAT when you call.  You must reserve a room by May 9 to receive the special group rate.

  • Address: 826 N Canal Blvd Thibodaux LA 70301

  
  

  Educational Symposium Info

  • Host Location: Wellness Center of Thibodaux Regional (726 N Acadia Rd, Thibodaux LA)]Dates: Thursday - Saturday (May 30-June 1)
  • Fifteen (15) Fifty (50) minute lectures, three (3) of these are EBP.
  • Additional, but separate, Pre-Symposium EBP's will be offered, details to be released soon!
  • Course listing and learning objectives to be announced soon!
  • Lecture materials/information will be provided electronically to all participants online closer to symposium date

  Tentative Agenda:

  • Thursday: Registration opens, LATA committee & business Meeting, Lectures, Lunch, Lectures, Exhibitors & Hall of Fame and Awards Reception, LATA Social, 
  • Friday: Breakfast Whole Day Lectures, Exhibitors, Lunch & Evening Entertainment
  • Saturday: Breakfast 1/2 day Lectures, Closing Remarks

  
  

  Executive Committee Meeting Info

  The Executive Committee will be meeting on Wednesday May 29th, Time TBD.    

  Summer Business Meeting Info

  • Will be held Thursday afternoon.  Agenda and meeting locations will be attached here closer to meeting date.
  • Committee Meetings 11am-noon.

  • Business Meeting 12:30-2:00 pm

  TARGET AUDIENCE:  Athletic Trainers

  According to the educational levels described by the NATA's Professional Education Committee, this continuing education symposia offered is considered to be "Essential/Advanced" Levels

  Education Symposium Cancellation/refund policy

  Cancellations received at least 14 days before the event are 100% refundable; 0-14 days before the event are 50% refundable There will be no refund made the day of the event. If participants register and do not attend, they are still responsible for full payment. Participants will need to contact LATA Treasurer with a request for refund.

  Email: latatreasurer@gmail.com

  LATA will process the participant’s refund within 5-7 business days from the day the request is received.

  
  

  
  

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