NAT certification is more than just a "certificate of completion". Our reflective learning exams are set by a consulting board of teaching professionals, and are designed to ensure that the student has grasped a detailed knowledge of each course text.

NAT is widely accepted by consumers as a professional standard, and certification is confirmation that the therapist has acquired the prerequisite understanding of the technique(s) to which the certification refers.

You may certify NAT by completing any NAT approved course. This course-specific certification provides confirmation that you have completed a particular course or courses. This does not entitle you to use the initials "NAT" as a sign of qualification.

There are 10 levels of NAT qualification. NAT Gold is the highest NAT qualification currently available.

In order to achieve NAT qualification you must be qualified/licensed to practice massage/manual/physical therapy in the territory in which you work.

You will also need to accumulate NAT Approved Credits as shown in the table below.

NAT Approved Credits are awarded for the successful completion of NAT courses and certain NAT approved courses available on this website and elsewhere.  You must have achieved a minimum pass mark of 70% to receive the NAT Approved Credits for a course.

The table below; "Courses with NAT Approved Credits" is updated periodically. The credits shown are effective through to December 2023.

All of our exams are completed online here.  You must select the accreditation you require and then the correct course exam. Next you will need to create your own login details and have your order number to hand.  Keep a record of your login details so that you can return to your exam should you need to - it doesn't need to be completed in one sitting.  Exam questions may have multiple correct answers.

Yes. When you have successfully completed an exam, you will be able to print out your NAT certificate.  To pass you must achieve a result of at least 70%.

You may also download a Certificate of Completion from the course virtual classroom once you have successfully passed the course exam.

No. All courses include the cost of exams and certification. There are no additional costs. You may re-take exams as often as required. If you have failed to pass any exam more than 3 times, we may contact you to discuss this with you and to see if you require any additional help in understanding the course material.

No. NAT certification provides confirmation that you have learned and understood the course material. To legally practice any form of manual therapy in most countries you will require some type of license that has manual therapy in its scope of practice. These requirements will vary depending on where you live and work.

If you wish to practice any form of manual therapy on the public you are responsible for researching the licensing requirements as they relate to your particular state, region, or country. 

Yes. We encourage you to display your NAT credentials as this will help inform your clients of the services that you offer. Over 40,000 therapists in 18 countries have received some form of NAT certification. Many NAT qualified therapists use the initials NAT after their name, and add NAT logos to their websites and marketing material.

We operate the worlds largest directory of trigger point professionals. You may list your business on our sister website Therapyfinder.com for a monthly payment for which you receive a number of additional benefits (including higher search rankings and discounts on NAT courses).

When you create a business profile on our website you will be asked to confirm certain details in order that we can verify who you are. Once you have completed this process you will be listed as a "verified member" and will be able to add the downloadable NAT logo to use on your website and other marketing material.