Certifications and Courses Pre-Approved for CECs with NSFA

Natural Nutrition Coach® (MedeXN Fitness Institute)

Author: Lisa Tsakos, B.A. R.H.N., Heather Creamer MBA, PT, CES, R.H.N.

Natural Nutrition Coach®

The Natural Nutrition Coach® (NNC) Certificate program is designed to teach you the principles of healthy eating and individualized nutrition. Every person’s body is unique, but the basic principles of eating healthy and whole foods apply to everyone. The Natural Nutrition Coach® program provides a foundation for implementing a natural foods diet as a primary modality in the pursuit of health and the prevention of chronic disease. 18 CECs 

Diabetes Exercise (Diabetes Motion Academy)

Author:Sheri Colberg, PhD, FACSM

Working with Clients with Diabetes or Prediabetes Level 1
In this Level 1 course you will master the basics for working with clients who are physically active with diabetes or prediabetes, including types of training that are appropriate and critical, injury prevention, blood glucose monitoring, medication basics (and exercise effects), complications, exercise motivation, and more. A certificate of completion will be provided after successfully passing the exam. 6.0 CECs
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Working with Clients with Diabetes or Prediabetes Level 2 (Prerequisite is Level 1)

Welcome to Level 2, this intermediate course covers more on insulin resistance, interval and other key types of training, oral medications, food effects on activity, avoiding hypoglycemia, diabetes health complications, medication weight gain and loss, youth with diabetes, latest training trends, and overcoming specific and diabetes-related barriers to motion with effective goal-setting and technology use. A certificate of completion will be provided after successfully passing the exam. 6.0 CECs
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Working with Clients with Diabetes or Prediabetes Level 3 (Prerequisite is Level 1&2)
Welcome to Level 3; this advanced course gives Certified Personal Trainers and other Fitness Professionals the Summit of Knowledge on working with clients with any type of diabetes or with prediabetes. It covers the final topics related to diabetes and prediabetes, including gestational diabetes and other concerns related to working with female clients. There is more information about the types of insulin people with type 1 diabetes use (and well as many with type 2 and gestational diabetes) and how to help dedicated athletes troubleshoot their performance issues. Finally, Fitness Professionals will learn more about the best technologies to use to train clients with diabetes and prediabetes. 6 CECs
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Diabetes Exercise Specialist Certification Bundle contains Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 combined total 18.0 CECs
On the successful completion of Level 3 (and the preceding Level 1 and Level 2 courses) the certification of Diabetes Exercise Specialist (DES) will be provided.

 

 

 

Cancer Exercise (Cancer Exercise Training Institute)

Cancer Exercise Specialist® Advanced Qualification –  Author: Andrea Leonard
The Cancer Exercise Specialist® Advanced Qualification was developed for health and fitness professionals seeking to attain a higher level of mastery and work with cancer patients during and after cancer surgery and treatment and into survivorship. Participants will gain a complete understanding of the entire cancer process from diagnosis and treatment to reconstruction and survivorship. Our unique and individualized programming will help to improve the patient’s ability to cope with the mental and physical stress following cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The comprehensive programming covers 26 types of cancer, as well as pediatrics, with special emphasis on breast cancer and breast reconstruction. The Cancer Exercise Training Institute has trained more health and fitness professionals worldwide to become Cancer Exercise Specialists™ than any other organization, over 10,000 to date.
The coursework is founded on collaboration with the chiefs of breast surgery at Georgetown, George Washington, and Johns’ Hopkins University Hospital Medical Centers, and developed by Andrea Leonard, 35-year cancer survivor, PFP 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year, author of “Essential Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors,” ACE Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and President/Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute.
Coursework research began in 1995 and is now in the 12th edition with updated research added annually.
The work of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute, Andrea Leonard and collaborating medical experts has truly been pioneering in the field of cancer and exercise and has paved the way for many other organizations to follow. This course is available in a one payment or four payment option. 22 CECs

Breast Cancer Recovery BOSU® Specialist Advanced Qualification – Author: Andrea Leonard
The Breast Cancer Recovery BOSU® Specialist Advanced Qualification was developed for health and fitness professionals seeking to attain a higher level of mastery and work with breast cancer patients during and after cancer surgery and treatment and into survivorship. Participants will gain a complete understanding of the entire breast cancer process from diagnosis and treatment to reconstruction and survivorship. Our unique and individualized programming will help to improve the patient’s ability to cope with the mental and physical stress following cancer diagnosis and treatment. Using the BOSU® Balance Trainer, participants will learn how to prescribe corrective exercises for muscle imbalances and range of motion deviations, as well as exercises to promote lymph drainage.
The coursework is founded on collaboration with the chiefs of breast surgery at Georgetown, George Washington, and Johns’ Hopkins University Hospital Medical Centers, and developed by Andrea Leonard, 35-year cancer survivor, 2019 PFP Personal Trainer of the Year, author of “Essential Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors,” ACE Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and President/Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute. She is truly a pioneer in the field of cancer and exercise and has paved the way for other organizations to follow. 26 CECs
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CES Pilates Mat Certificate of Completion – Authors: June Khan, Andrea Leonard
The CES Pilates Mat training and certificate testing with June Kahn – June Kahn, internationally recognized fitness leader and educator, takes you step-by-step through a carefully designed Pilates Mat program for cancer patients and survivors. You will learn specific Pilates exercises that will help your client to correct muscle imbalances and range of motion limitations following cancer surgery and treatment. This course includes the 95-page handbook as well as accompanying video modules and a 50-question examination. You must get 80% or better on the examination to receive your certificate of completion. This is not a certification or advanced qualification course. You will receive a certificate of completion.
The CES Pilates Mat program was developed by June Kahn, internationally recognized fitness leader and 2009 World IDEA Instructor of the Year, former Reebok World Master Trainer, and ACE, AFAA, & ACSM certified health & fitness instructor, along with Andrea Leonard, 35-year cancer survivor and PFP 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year, author of “Essential Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors,” NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and President/Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute.
June and Andrea provide a Pilates-based rehabilitative exercise program that will help to improve the patient’s ability to cope with the mental and physical stress following cancer diagnosis and treatment.
As a fitness professional you will learn how to develop a unique and individualized exercise program using a Pilates-based approach and the CETI training methodology. You will receive a certificate of completion for the Pilates Mat Course. 8 CECs
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Stress Management (Stress Management Institute for Health and Fitness Professionals)

Author: Robyn Kade, B.A., HPWM

Mind/Body Medicine Specialist™ 
The Mind/Body Medicine Specialist™ (MBMS) credential allows students to work with our R.E.L.A.X.™ program (Restoring Energy Levels and Xhilaration). R.E.L.A.X.™ can be used in your fitness facility, with your at home clients or place of employment.
Become a Mind/Body Medicine Specialist™ (MBMS) and you will be able to offer personal training for stress management, instruct the Mindful Stretch™ class, offer one on one meditation sessions, use aromatherapy and coach your clients. Each program that you prescribe will be customizable for each of your clients. This program blends well with medical programs that you may already have. In our program, we use traditional stretches, some of which are like Makaho stretches. Mindful Stretch™ is a gentle class designed to elicit the relaxation response in a different way from yoga or Pilates. Our classes blend relaxation with stretching and aromatherapy scents. The class is formatted in a certain way so that participants can achieve a total state of stress relief.
To become a Mind/Body Medicine Specialist™ (MBMS) you must currently be a physician, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, chiropractor, recreational therapist, health educator, massage therapist, athletic trainer, fitness specialist or a personal trainer. If you believe your profession may qualify for becoming an MBMS, please contact us and we will be happy to review your credentials.
Please note that we do not certify individuals to become group fitness instructors or personal trainers. Once you are certified, your certification is good for two years. Please read below for our continuing education requirements. It is important that each instructor is up to date with current information on fitness and stress management.
Education Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisites: Students must already be a personal trainer or have a degree in the Exercise Science field as well as a CPR certification.
After Credential Requirements: Students must recertify every two years. To recertify students must re-take the Mind/Body Medicine Specialist course. 16 CECs
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Holistic Group Fitness Instructor™
The Holistic Group Fitness Instructor (HGFI) course is for Group Fitness Instructors who would like to instruct our Mindful Stretch class, coach clients who have stress and incorporate customized aromatherapy plans for their clients. Our R.E.L.A.X™ ( Restoring Energy Levels and Xhiliration) program is different from Yoga or Pilates and incorporates the use of lavender scented eye pillows and stretching. We use traditional stretches, some of which are similar to Makaho stretches. When stretching, we stretch the muscles and possibly move positive energy through the body. This helps to initiate the relaxation response. Mindful Stretch™ is a gentle class designed to elicit the relaxation response in a different way from Yoga or Pilates. Our classes blend relaxation with stretching and aromatherapy scents. The class is formatted in a certain way so that participants can achieve a total state of stress relief. To become a Holistic Group Fitness Instructor™ (HGFI) you must currently be a Group Fitness Instructor. 16 CECs
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Holistic Stress Management Consultant™
Holistic Stress Management Consultant™ (HSMC) is a credential that allows you to be a part of our R.E.L.A.X.™ program, (Restoring Energy Levels and Xhilaration). R.E.L.A.X.™ can be used with you at home clients or place of employment. Become a Holistic Stress Management Consultant™ (HSMC) and you will be able to offer one on one meditation sessions, use aromatherapy and be a stress management coach. Each program that you prescribe will be customizable for each of your clients. R.E.L.A.X.™ blends well with medical programs that you may already have.
Stress is prevalent in all our lives and this course will help your clients cope with their stress. When you implement the techniques in this course, your clients will keep coming back to you. R.E.L.A.X.™ is the new generation of Mind/Body programming for the health and fitness industry. Take the course and become a Holistic Stress Management Consultant™ (HSMC) and expand your career!
The course was also developed to help individuals to cope with their stressors. You will learn about stress and different techniques to help you cope.
Once you are certified, your certification is good for two years. Please read below for our continuing education requirements. It is important that each instructor is up to date with current information on stress management.
Education Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Prerequisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course. After Credential Requirements: Students must recertify every two years by re-taking our course. 16 CECs
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Functional Aging (Functional Aging Institute)

Functional Aging Specialist – Authors: Dan Richie PhD, Cody Sipe PhD
The FAI Functional Aging Specialist is the complete certification program for the serious fitness professional who is ready to become an expert in functional aging and training of older adults. You will receive in-depth training on functional training strategies and movements; how to conduct meaningful assessments of function; how to create and develop effective exercise programs; and critical skills to be an effective professional with this client base.
The FAI Functional Aging Specialist is the complete certification program for the serious fitness professional who is ready to become an expert in functional aging and training of older adults. You will receive in-depth training on functional training strategies and movements; how to conduct meaningful assessments of function; how to create and develop effective exercise programs; and critical skills to be an effective professional with this client base. 10 CECs
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Brain Health Trainer– Authors: Dr. Sarah McEwen, Ryan Glatt
This course will help Fitness Professionals make a difference in helping those at risk for or with dementia, this course will significantly transform your understanding of the brain, its relationship to exercise, and how to leverage them to slow cognitive decline in the individuals that need it most. The evidence demonstrating the cognitive and brain health benefits of exercise in various neurological conditions is well-documented, but less evidence is available for more selective effects across these different populations. In addition, clients with other conditions (diabetes, depression, cardiopulmonary conditions, etc.) may also have concurrent cognitive issues that could benefit from appropriate exercise prescription. Dual-task training has also demonstrated cognitive and/or functional benefits to several of these populations. Further training and continued education in working with any of the populations in question is strongly encouraged 6 CECs https://medexn.com/product/brain-health-trainer-certification/