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Certification

Chiropractors

Certification Description
The Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association develops standards of care in animal chiropractic, conducts a professional certification program and awards credentials to individuals who meet established criteria and assessments in different modes of care. The purpose of the examination process is to ensure the public and the animal chiropractic profession that those candidates who pass written comprehensive and clinical examinations are suitable for certification in the field of animal chiropractic.

Certifying Organization
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
http://animalchiropractic.org/default.htm

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Animal Chiropractic Certification Website

Certification Description
The CCSP (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician) certification requires the doctor to attend a minimum of 100 hours of a 120 hour postgraduate CCSP program. The hours mentioned are class hours. Following the completion of these hours, the doctor must take and successfully pass a comprehensive written examination to receive the CCSP certification.

Certifying Organization
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
http://acbsp.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Website

Certification Description
The purpose and goal of the ACBSP Certification Program is the development, maintenance, evaluation, promotion, and administration of thorough, rigorous, examination-based, professional credentialing programs in the field of chiropractic sports medicine. The ACBSP Certification Program is designed to assess and objectively measure the professional knowledge and competency of chiropractic doctors, physicians, and practitioners engaged in the specialty of chiropractic sports medicine.

Certifying Organization
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
http://acbsp.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians Website

Certifying Organization
American Chiropractic Neurology Board
https://acnb.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board Website

Certification Description
The Medical Examiner Certification was developed to certify medical examiners who can determine whether a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver meets Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards and guidelines. Candidates must be an advanced practice nurse, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant, or other medical professional authorized by applicable State laws and regulations to perform physical examinations and must complete training that reviews FMCSA-specific knowledge about CMV drivers and the physical and mental demands of their job. Candidates must pass a written examination.

Certifying Organization
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Medical Examiner Certification Website

Certification Description
Achieving and maintaining national certification from ARCB provides the public and your employer or affiliates with the assurance that you have achieved the highest level of certification available in the United States today and that you abide by a code of ethics and business practices recognized nationally by many law enforcement and government agencies. By achieving certification you are also eligible to receive client referrals through ARCB.

Certifying Organization
American Reflexology Certification Board
http://arcb.net

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

National Reflexology Certification - Foot Exam Website

Certification Description
Achieving and maintaining national certification from ARCB provides the public and your employer or affiliates with the assurance that you have achieved the highest level of certification available in the United States today and that you abide by a code of ethics and business practices recognized nationally by many law enforcement and government agencies. By achieving certification you are also eligible to receive client referrals through ARCB.

Certifying Organization
American Reflexology Certification Board
http://arcb.net

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

National Reflexology Certification - Hand Exam Website

Certification Description
Our Orthopedic Exercise Specialty Certification is designed for a wide range of professionals - from those within the fitness industry to athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors and doctors. The curriculum will provide a better understanding of the structure and function of major joints, common musculoskeletal conditions, and general treatment clients will receive from orthopedic specialists. Upon completion, professionals will be able to develop exercise programs and incorporate progressions that address muscle imbalances, prevent injury, and improve movement patterns, muscular strength and endurance.

Certifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
https://www.acefitness.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Orthopedic Exercise Specialty Certification Website

Certification Description
This entry level certification is for fitness professionals who are just starting in the post rehab arena. This certification is obtained thru our Essentials of Post Rehab Fitness DVD Workshop. If you don't feel as strong with anatomy, don't expect 50 percent or more of your clientel to be in post rehab and you don't have at least one year of experience working in a clinical setting, we recommend the Essentials of Post Rehab Fitness course which leads to the Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist certification.

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Health, Fitness, & Rehabilitation Professionals
http://postrehab.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist Website

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