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NASM Board of Certification

The NASM Board of Certification (BOC) serves as an objective third party to oversee the standards and requirements set for the CPT certification exam, recertification, and continuing education activities conducted by NASM.

The information in this section will help:

  • Health clubs verify the certification status of their personal trainers
  • Personal trainers recertify their CPT certification
  • Personal trainers locate courses for continuing education units (CEUs) required for CPT recertification
  • Teaching organizations or individuals become a BOC approved continuing education provider of NASM CEUs



 
 
 
 
 

CPT Recertification

What is the purpose of recertification?
The purpose of the recertification program is to ensure that qualified professionals maintain entry level guidelines by participating in approved continuing education programs. Continuing education programs are intended to promote continued competence, development of knowledge and skills, and enhancement of professional skills and judgment beyond the levels required for entry-level practice. Continuing education activities must focus on increasing knowledge, skills and abilities as defined in the Job Analysis Study, 1st edition (2004).

How often do I need to recertify?
To support NASM’s commitment to protect health and safety, the NASM CPT credential must be recertified every two (2) years. This ensures that NASM CPT professionals are current with the best-practice guidelines and the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities described in the most recent Job Analysis Study.

How do I recertify?

  1. Complete the CPT Recertification Application (PDF, 769K) | CEU Petition Application (PDF, 132K) 
  2. Include documentation of continuing education courses (e.g., copies of CEU certificates of completion). A total of 2.0 NASM-approved CEU’s are required for the CPT and CGT.
  3. Include a copy of the front and back of your adult CPR and AED certification (online CPR and AED certifications are not accepted).
  4. Include the recertification fee of $99 plus a $30 late fee if the application is up to three months late.
  5. Mail all items prior to your certification expiration date to:

    NASM Board of Certification
    7500 W. 160th St.
    Stilwell, KS 66085
*Please note payments and applications are processed separately. Payments are processed immediately upon receipt. Recertification applications may take 4-6 weeks to be approved to ensure a thorough evaluation of all submissions in order to maintain the highest standards for the benefit of all NASM CPTs.

If you cannot find an answer to your question on this website, please feel free to contact the Board of Certification (NASM BOC) at 1.800.460.6276 Option 3.

NASM CPT Recertification Acceptance Policy (PDF, 42K)

International NASM CPT Recertification

What is the purpose of recertification?
The purpose of the recertification program is to ensure that qualified professionals maintain entry level guidelines by completing a recertification examination. The examination has been developed to test minimum level competency and to ensure that all of our credential holders are maintaining a knowledge level that protects the health and safety of the public they serve. 

How often do I need to recertify?
To support NASM’s commitment to protect health and safety, the International NASM CPT credential must be recertified every two (2) years.

Recertification Downloads:
 
 

BOC Contact:
1.800.460.6276 Option 3


Accreditation


The NASM CPT certification is proudly accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).



Note that eligible NASM CPT certification examination candidates are not required to purchase, enroll or participate in any NASM educational offering.

Mission Statement


The NASM BOC and Certification Advisory Council are dedicated to ensure public health and safety by awarding credentials to qualified professionals that demonstrate competence through a system of certification and continuing education programs.

Purpose Statement


The NASM BOC and Certification Advisory Council provide certification programs for entry-level and advanced practitioners in the sports medicine, performance enhancement and health and fitness industries.

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