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The Continuing Education Committee invites you to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium on Friday 4/10/26 & Saturday 4/11/26 at the Hilton in Bloomington. Registration is now open for a great time of learning, professional developement, student symposium, honors & awards banquet and of course networking.   Attendees will receive a free gift at check-in. 

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Program Schedule Friday & Saturday - coming soon

Presentation Slides - available via conference information email

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Conference Faculty List

Course Learning Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the skills from key principles from the hands-on learning labs based on Active Muscle Release techniques and sideline or post-surgical wound care. 
  2. Identify current practices within general medical conditions including: eye injuries, diabetes in athletics, concussion updates, and vocal cord dysfunction. 
  3. Summarize current concepts in ACL surgeries and other orthopedic conditions and basic interpretation concepts for orthopedic radiology reads. 
  4. Interpret specialty differences based on setting, including: athletes with limb symmetry differences, working with tactical professionals, adaptive sports, rugby, cycling, biathlon, and cross fit. 
  5. Identify personal and preceptor leadership skills, the importance of networking, considerations of personal mental health, and current changes in continuing professional practice requirements, as included in our Healthcare Administration & Professional Responsibility domain.

Target Audience

This conference is designed to provide essential and advanced knowledge to Certified Athletic Trainers.

Up to 10 Category A CEUs Available
Minnesota Athletic Trainers' Association is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the continuing education activity.

Reserve Your Room - Hotel block available through Monday, March 9th. 

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
3900 American Blvd West
Bloomington, MN 55437

Online Booking

Telephone: Please call 844-856-8554 and ask for group code “MATA”. When calling, please confirm stay is within group dates and hotel address is 3900 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN 55437 (off 494/France Avenue) as there are two Hilton’s on American Boulevard in Bloomington.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Friday & Saturday Sessions will be held in-person at Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington.

Attendees may only claim continuing education credits for sessions they have registered and are present for.

Taxes and Fees are included in the price shown

Cancellation Policy

In the event this CE event is cancelled, tuition will be refunded (where applicable).

MATA Cancellation Policy: A participant who is registered for this CE activity and cancels their attendance prior to 12:00 AM on Monday, April 6th, 2026 will be given a full tuition refund excluding a $10 administrative fee.

A participant who has registered for this CE activity and cancels their attendance after 12:00 AM on Monday, April 6th, 2026 will be provided a 30% refund.

Any participant who has registered for this CE activity, but fails to cancel their attendance prior to 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 will not be provided a refund.

A participant may cancel their registration and request a refund by contacting the MATA at CEC@mnata.com.

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