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NATA 2026 Learning Formats

Format 

Length 

# of Speakers 

Description 

Additional Fees/CEUs 

Blended Advanced Track* 

6 hours: 

2 hours prework + 4 hours on-site

Varies Lecture and lab Yes 

Lecture 

55 minutes 1-2 Lecture No 

Interactive Lecture 

55 minutes 1-2 Lecture with engagement triggers No 

Blended Learning Lab* 

1 hour prework +
2 hours on-site 		Varies Asynchronous lecture and lab Yes 

Learning Lab** 

2 hours 1 Lecture and lab No 

Forum 

55 minutes 1-3 Lectures and facilitated discussion No 

Free Communications – Oral 

7 minutes Up to 7 Lecture No 

Free Communications – Poster 

N/A Varies Poster No 

*Registration required. 
**Learning Labs are first come, first served. 

Domain

Title

Descriptions 

Domain 1 

 Risk Reduction, Wellness and Health Literacy  Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors with effective education and communication to enhance wellness and minimize the risk of injury and illness 

Domain 2 

 Assessment, Evaluation and Diagnosis  Implementing systematic, evidence-based examinations and assessments to formulate valid clinical diagnoses and determine patients’ plan of care 

Domain 3 

 Critical Incident Management  Integrating best practices in immediate and emergency care for optimal outcomes 

Domain 4 

 Therapeutic Intervention  Rehabilitating and reconditioning injuries, illnesses and general medical conditions with the goal of achieving optimal activity level based on core concepts (i.e., knowledge and skillsets fundamental to all aspects of therapeutic interventions) using the applications of therapeutic exercise, modality devices and manual techniques 

Domain 5 

 Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility  Integrating best practices in policy construction and implementation, documentation and basic business practices to promote optimal patient care and employee well-being 

Domain

Title

Descriptions 

Domain 1 

 Medical Knowledge Applying systematic, evidence-based clinical reasoning to evaluate patient history, perform focused examinations, interpret diagnostic findings, and determine accurate diagnoses to guide patient-centered plans of care

Domain 2 

 Procedural Knowledge Applying advanced clinical decision making to implement, adapt, and manage plans of care across pre-, intra-, and post-procedural and operative phases to support safe, effective, and optimal patient outcomes

Domain 3 

 Professional Practice Applying leadership, collaboration, and reflective practice to advance patient-centered, value-based care through effective teamwork, communication, and continuous professional development

Hands–On Learning Opportunities 

At NATA 2026, we’re going beyond the screen and getting back to what athletic trainers do best — hands-on learning.

These sessions deliver the kind of skill-building you simply can’t replicate at home. Whether you’re practicing advanced techniques, experimenting with innovative tools or collaborating in real-time problem solving, you’ll leave ready to apply what you’ve learned immediately in the field. 

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Level Of Difficulty

Essential

Includes core theory, concepts of applications.

Advanced

Includes in-depth theory, concepts and applications of information and/or techniques that are presented beyond the Essential Level.

Mastery

Includes the highest level of theory, concepts and applications of knowledge of technique within a specific area.

Sponsorship 

NATA thanks our event sponsors. In alignment with continuing education rules, our thanks and acknowledgement don’t infer endorsement or guarantees regarding effectiveness, quality or safety.


Conflict of Interest

In compliance with continuing education requirements, all presenters must disclose any financial or other associations with companies to which they have a direct link and/or financial relationship that is related to the topic/content of their presentation.


Disclaimer

It’s the athletic trainer’s responsibility to assure any techniques they perform are within the scope of their state practice acts. All material presented in this education program is made available for educational purposes only. This material isn’t intended to represent the only, or necessarily the best, methods or procedures appropriate for each situation discussed, but is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the authors or presenters that may be helpful or of interest to other practitioners. 

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