Incredible maternity leave position in a dynamic team environment! 
 

Today, a new Public Health Order signed by the Minister of Health and Seniors Care, authorizes athletic therapists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

Please review the following important information regarding the 2021-22 MATA Membership renewals.  Additional information regarding completing the renewal will be sent in February.
 

Head to Toe Therapy Inc. is looking to hire a Certified Athletic Therapist for their Garden City office.  Interested CAT(C)'s should contact Gretchen at 204-795-2976 or at gretchenrumbaua@hotmail.com

Please see the links below to access commonly needed MPI forms.

Similar to our agreement earlier in the year, therapists can initiate virtual care on claims where the therapist deems it beneficial in rehabilitation and recovery. The current Category limits remain in place and all virtual treatment reduces the visit limits. Each treatment will need to be marked “Virtual” on invoicing. A virtual treatment will be invoiced the same as a Subsequent visit. Please note that all virtual treatment will be invoiced as a Subsequent visit including prior Category 3 approvals.

MY CONCUSSION PATIENT HAS A HEADACHE: NOW WHAT? 

Wednesday November 25th, 2020
A Zoom Videoconference

7:00 PM CT

Lab Instructor: KIN 3502L – Rehabilitation of Upper and Lower Limb Sport Injuries

Term: Winter 2021 Section(s): 070, 071

Number of Positions: 2

Description: Lab instructors are responsible for teaching and delivering labs to students as directed by the course instructor.

As per the email sent to membership earlier today, the MATA is pleased to communicate to members that we have received clarification on the new restrictions and how the Athletic Therapy profession fits within them.

Certified Athletic Therapists are able to continue to treat patients during the Critical level (red) period of the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System. 

 

The MATA is pleased to announce to members that CAT(C)'s are now eligible for two COVID related jobs through Shared Health.  The two opportunities are as follows; please click on the position for a full job description and instructions on how to apply.

Please note that as of November 2nd, there will be changes to the Code levels across much of the Province of Manitoba.  Please review the changes below that could impact your practice/clinic.
 

MATA is pleased to offer three opportunities for our members to complete the Basic Life Support course.  All courses will take place at Sport Manitoba (145 Pacific Ave) and run from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

A&O: Support Services for Older Adults and we have a job position open for someone who has a background in athletic therapy.

Please be reminded that as of September 28th, the Winnipeg Metropolitan area will be elevating the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System level to Restricted (orange).
 

Please click below for information on:

"The Art & The Science" Winter-Spring 2021 course offerings.

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.

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.

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.

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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