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Meredith N. Decker, PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

Meredith N. Decker, PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

Meredith Decker (she/her) is a Clinical Associate Professor and Coordinator of Clinical Education in the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program at the University of Texas at Arlington. She received her BS in Athletic Training from California University of Pennsylvania, MS in Exercise Physiology from Kent State University, and PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to her tenure at UT-Arlington, she was an Athletic Training Resident at Texas Health Sports Medicine, where she worked in the rehabilitation clinic and with TCU Athletics. Meredith’s research activities involve ACL reconstruction and osteoarthritis, concussion outcomes and LGBTQIA+ population health. Meredith currently serves as the District 6 representative to the NATA LGBTQ+ Committee, where she works on social media, Town Hall, and Safe Space Ally Training efforts. She resides in Fort Worth, Texas with her wife Halee and their son Arlo.

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  • Contains 12 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The purpose of this presentation is to provide Safe Space Ally Training (SSAT) to our membership. This workshop will explore the concepts of heterosexism, homonegativity, and sociocultural environmental impacts on the LGBTQIA+ community. The program will review the health and healthcare disparities of LGBTQIA+ persons and prepare ATs to integrate best practices in providing equitable healthcare to LGBTQIA+ patients. The session will identify qualities of an ally and advocate of LGBTQIA+ persons for those working in the athletic training profession to create an environment of inclusivity and respect. Participants will explore the concept of biases and how those affect the care that we provide…