Product Description
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
HFI Course Category / Level
MSc degree level
Qualification Introductory Information
Are you a graduate student or a clinical professional with a master’s degree interested in working with clients who are currently under the care of a physician for cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, orthopedic/musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, or immunological/hematological disease?
If so, then the ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® Certification – ACSM’s most prestigious credential – is for you.
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologists® work individually, or as part of an interdisciplinary team in clinical, communication and public health settings, and their practice is guided by published professional guidelines, standards and applicable state and federal regulations.
Email HFI to receive a copy of the RCEP Application.
Becoming ACSM Certified says a lot about you; it indicates that you have chosen to become certified by the organisation that’s leading the way in health fitness and clinical certifications.
Minimum Requirements for becoming an ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Master’s degree from a college or university in exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology.
- Current certification as a Basic Life Support Provider or CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- One of the following:
- ACSM Exercise Specialist® Certification (current or expired)
OR
- 600 hours of clinical experience*
* Recommendations for the 600 hours of clinical experience:
- Cardiovascular: 200 hours
- Pulmonary: 100 hours
- Metabolic: 120 hours
- Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal: 100 hours
- Neuromuscular: 40 hours
- Immunological/Hematological: 40 hours
Course format
There are no workshops currently held in the UK and the certification is gained through self-study.
For workshops in the USA please contact HFI
Content
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Scope of Practice
The ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® is proficient in:
Working with individuals referred by, or are currently under the care of, a physician
- Working with individuals with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, orthopedic/musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and/or immunological/hematological disease
- Performing clinical exercise testing and data interpretation
- Developing complex exercise prescriptions and performing exercise counselling
Assessment Content
4.0 hours computer based assessment.
Assessment Dates / Venues
On-demand, throughout the UK through HFI
Awarding body and recognition
ACSM
UK and Internationally recognised.
CPD
Resources for the RCEP
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription; 8th edition
ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription; 6th edition
ACSM's Resources for Clinical Exercise Physiology; 2nd
ACSM Online Learning Portal; www.acsmlearning.org