ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Certification (Voucher Included)
The ACE Medical Exercise Specialist course blends evidence-based exercise science with signature ACE behavior change philosophy, which will set you apart as a compassionate medical exercise specialist who empowers clients to take the lead in their own fitness and recovery journey. This ACE certification course equips you with the knowledge to work alongside healthcare professionals, helping individuals with diseases or disorders, or post-injury rehabilitation needs, to achieve their health and...
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ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Certification (Voucher Included)
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES1151
What you will learn
- Review the role and scope of practice for the Certified Medical Exercise Specialist
- Understand leadership and implementation fundamentals
- Learn major cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and disorders
- Discover metabolic, musculoskeletal, and perinatal disorders and considerations
How you will benefit
- Learn online and at your own pace
- Build in-demand skills needed to support clients with chronic conditions or in recovery from medical issues
- Put your knowledge into action and gain practical experience, with emphasis on post-rehabilitation and condition-specific exercise programming
- Develop safe, evidence-based exercise programs for clients with a variety of medical conditions
- Strengthen your ability to work alongside healthcare professionals to support client health and wellness goals
- Prepare for the ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Certification
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 3 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 30 course hours
Instructors & Support
ACE Fitness
This is a self-study course with no instructor facilitation. Students will have access to live Q&A webinars, an open forum where participants can ask questions as needed.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, there are prerequisites to registering for the NCCA-accredited Certification Exam.
Certification Requirements:
To register for the Certification Exam:
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must hold a current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate with hands-on (in-person or virtual) skills check.*
- You must have completed high school (or the equivalent).
- You must submit supporting documentation for each of the following prior to exam registration:
- A four-year (bachelor’s) degree in exercise science or a related field
- 500 hours of work experience designing and implementing exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and/or high-risk individuals, as documented by a qualified professional
- *CPR and AED are both required in the U.S. and Canada. Candidates outside the U.S. and Canada are required to hold only current CPR due to differing laws regarding AED use by non-medical professionals in some countries. Candidates taking an ACE exam via computer-based testing must hold a current CPR/AED certificate prior to registration.
To renew your Certification:
- Complete at least 20 hours of ACE-approved CECs (2.0 CECs) every two years.
- Renew your cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate(s), which must include a hands on (in-person or virtual) skills check. You must be current at time of renewal. *AED only required in USA and Canada.
- Submit your renewal online with appropriate renewal payment prior to the expiration date for the certification.
For complete details about renewing your NCCA-accredited ACE Certification, download our Certification and Renewal Handbook.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 11 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Office or equivalent (not included in enrollment).
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
- ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Manual (eBook)
More About
About Certification: American Council on Exercise (ACE)
The mission of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is simple: Get people moving. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health through lifestyle changes, especially physical activity. ACE certifies thousands of professionals in the health and fitness industry every year, and also provides resources, support, and continuing education for both certified specialists and those seeking to become certified. If you're looking to advance your career prospects in the field of health and fitness, a course certified by ACE is an excellent first step on the path to success.