Yes. This program has been officially approved for CEUs through the NATA, NASM, AFAA, and most physical therapy state boards. Strength coaches and personal trainers through the NSCA can submit for credit. See below for specific details for each one.
In addition to the below, we provide all the information you may need to submit the program to any licensing or credentialing authority. Even if your certification isn’t listed here, our past students have successfully petitioned and gained CEU credit from most licensing and certification authorities. We provide a Continuing Education Credits Approval Information guide that you can access within our student member portal that has everything that you need to submit for additional approval.
In order to earn CEU credit, the participant must complete the entire course, the course assessment form, and a 60-question examination with a score of 70% or higher. There are no prerequisites. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to take the test again if you don’t pass, and can always ask me for assistance!
Physical Therapists and Assistants
This course is approved for 19 Contact Hours through RHE-Cert, the PT accreditation program of Redefine Health Education (RHE). RHE is the sponsoring provider of this course. RHE’s state board approvals in CA, IL (#216.000360), and FL and state chapter approval by the APTA NC (#21-0729-025) extend approval to 39 additional state jurisdictions listed on this webpage:
In addition to the above list, we are approved by:
- This program has been approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice for 24 CEU contact hours
- This program has been approved by the New York Physical Therapy Association for 28.8 CEU contact hours
- This program has been approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for 24.25 CEU contact hours
- This program has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 24.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs
- This program has been approved by Arkansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, and Oklahoma for 19 CEU hours
In addition, many states that are not included often accept programs that are approved by other states through reciprocity rules. You may be able to submit this course yourself.
Rules are always changing so please check with your state licensing board. All information is provided in the CEU Information section.
Athletic Trainers
Advanced Continuing Education Institute (BOC AP#: P3259) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 19 Category A hours/CEUs.
Strength Coaches and Fitness Professionals
The Advanced Continuing Education Institute is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. This program has been approved for 1.9 NASM CEUs and 15 AFAA CEUs.
Strength coaches and personal trainers through the NSCA can submit this course for 5 hours or Category C CEU credit as personal development.
Disclaimers
Mike Reinold, The Advanced Continuing Education Institute, and Champion PT and Performance have no disclosures or conflicts of interest. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.