The Canadian Athletic Therapists Association is the certifying and governing body of athletic therapists working in Canada. ATABC works under CATA to provide governance, certification, and resources specific to Athletic Therapists working in BC.  In Canada, Athletic Therapists first join their provincial/regional athletic therapist organization and then join the CATA nationally. In order to be a certified Athletic Therapist in BC, you must be a member of both ATABC and CATA.