Connecticut Athletic Trainers' Association

The Connecticut Athletic Trainers' Association (CATA) strives to improve the quality of health care for athletes, patients and clients and enhance the profession of Athletic Training, through leadership, education, and cooperative efforts with other organizations and allied health professions.

Emergency Response Plans & AEDs

The following documents are resources that will assist with the development of emergency response plans that include sudden cardiac arrest, including emergency response plans for athletics.

AED Implementation Guide

American Heart Association Scientific Statement:  Response to Cardiac Arrest and Selected Life-Threatening Medical Emergencies (MERPS)

Emergency Response Plan for Schools (MERPS) Q & A

Inter-Association Task Force Recommendations on Emergency Preparedness and Management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in High School and College Athletic Programs:  A Concensus Statement

(MERPS) Sample Plan One

(MERPS) Sample Plan Two

National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement:  Emergency Planning in Athletics

United States High Schools With Automated External Defibrillators:  Effectiveness of Emergency Response Planning for Sudden Cardiac Arrest

2009 ECC Course Matrix
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AED

AED Home

AED Legislation

AED Resource Guide

Emergency Response Plans & AEDs

Facts about Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Defibrillation

Funding and Grant Sources for AEDs

Links of Interest

NATA Lifesaver Award

 
 

CATA In the News

State Wants To See Defibrillator In Every School

Published in the New Haven Register

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H1N1 Flu Information

Be prepared for H1N1 flu. Review the following information so you'll be ready to prevent and manage H1N1!

FAQs on H1N1 Flu
Vaccine Information
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