This team is currently looking for a certification candidate to work with their team for the 2020-21 season.  The team plays and practices out of Ste Anne, MB but plays in the Hockey Winnipeg league - many games in and around Winnipeg.  Please contact Trevor Hildebrand at thildy9@shaw.ca for more information.

The province of Manitoba has released the #RESTARTMB Pandemic Response System. The report is intended to help people understand the current level of risk and the public health guidance that must be followed. The Pandemic Response System is four colour-coded levels with easily identifiable symbols.  They can be applied at a provincial level or an even more focused regional, community, sector or facility level, if required.

RINK Testify Performance is seeing a qualified and dedicated individual to fill a position of Athletic Therapist

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is committed to doing our part to help reduce the spread of COVID 19.

At this time, Manitoba's injured workers may be concerned about obtaining initial treatments or continuing their approved treatments for their workplace injuries.

The MATA Board of Directors is asking members to complete a short survey regarding various topics affecting membership and the profession at this time.  

As you know, Manitoba is currently in Phase 4 of the Restoring Safe Services Plan.

Please be reminded that the lifting of travel restrictions and self-isolation for travellers has not proceed and has been deferred at this time

The 2020-21 recommended rate of services, as voted on at the 2020 MATA AGM is as follows:

Initial Assessment - $85.00 + GST
Follow Up Treatment - $62.00 + GST

With the start of 'Phase Two - Restoring Services' by the Manitoba Government, please note that there are no significant changes to the PPE or screening recommendations sent by MATA on May 12th or found below.  Please also note, that due to the fact that Athletic Therapy is not a regulated profession, the occupancy levels must remain at 50% of normal business level or one person per 10 square meters (as per the exert from the Shared Health website below).  MATA recognizes that many MATA members work in multidisciplinary clinics, many of which will include both regulated and non regulated pr

The Graston Technique course will be postponed to October 24/25, 2020 - registration is open!

Fall dates have been released for "The Art & The Science" - Intro to Acupuncture.

Athletic Therapist Wanted 

Eastman Therapy Centre is seeking to fill an opening for an Athletic Therapist to round out our multidisciplinary team.

Please read this carefully and completely as it contains a significant amount of important information.  Also, please note that there are multiple links at the bottom of the page to access various documents.

Under Construction 

As per the MATA May Newsletter, the MATA Board of Directors has announced that the MATA AGM will take place virtually on:
 

Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
6:30 p.m. - Q&A
7:00 p.m. - AGM

The event is free to attend, however we are requiring registration.  Please click the link below to register.  Registered members will receive information on how to access the meeting via Zoom the week prior to the event.

Please let the MATA office know at mata@sportmanitoba.ca if you have any questions.

April 17, 2020 Update 

The MATA recognizes that these are unprecedented and difficult times for our members.  As a result, the Board has already extended the deadline for membership renewal to Monday, April 20th at 11:59PM.  The Board, with approval from the CATA, has agreed to now also offer the option of two equal payment instalments for certified therapists.  Certification candidates do not qualify for this option.

All MATA members should review this email prior to the start of the Province of Manitoba's 'Restoring Services (Phase One)' start date of Monday, May 4th.

The MATA is actively reviewing and assessing relevant information for athletic therapists related to the 2019-2020 Novel Coronavirus infection. Check back for additional information as the situation evolves.

Hiring: Certified Athletic Therapist with Myofascial Release

Wage: $20-25/hour

The University of Manitoba is looking for a Certified Athletic Therapist with the following qualifications to work on a
research study:

• Is a certified athletic therapist within the Province of Manitoba
• Has a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a CAT(C)
• Has continuing education training in myofascial release techniques and uses these
techniques frequently within their practice

Requirements to join MATA for Certification Candidates and Certified Athletic Therapists. 

The Certified Athletic Therapist will refer to the appropriate health care providers when the following situations arise.

In order to bill for injury care-related services / treatments, the Certified Athletic Therapist must ensure that the services / treatments are:

All Athletic Therapists desiring to practice as a Certified Athletic Therapist within the Province of Manitoba must be registered with the Registrar of the Manitoba Athletic Therapists’ Association (M.A.T.A.). The application for registration must be submitted in written form, to the M.A.T.A. Registrar.

Rescheduled for November 2020!

Rescheduled dates coming soon!

Welcome to the MATA Membership renewal page.

The current membership fee for a Certified Athletic Therapist is $325.00 (250.00 membership + 75.00 licensure levy), Leave of Absence $150.00 (125.00 membership + 75.00 licensure levy). The Certification Candidates fee is $190.00 (165.00 + 25.00 levy).

Athletic Therapy Rates and Forms

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