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