The Medical Fitness Model: Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines states that fitness professionals who work in hospital-based wellness centers should hold certifications accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) as part of the "Medical Fitness Difference."
ACCEPTABLE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
April 2007
American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer 4/30/11
Exercise Specialist 4/30/11
Health/Fitness Instructor 4/30/11
American Council on Exercise
Clinical Exercise Specialist 8/31/08
Group Fitness Instructor 8/31/08
Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant 8/31/08
Personal Trainer 8/31/08
The Cooper Institute
Personal Trainer Certification 11/30/11
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer 11/30/10
National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification
Entry-Level Athletic Trainer Certification 10/31/10
National Council on Strength and Fitness
National Certified Personal Trainer 4/30/10
National Federation of Professional Trainers
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer 11/30/10
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Commission
Certified Personal Trainer 4/30/08
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 4/30/08
