QUICK RECERTIFICATION FACTS

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO RENEW MY NCSF-CPT CREDENTIAL? The NCSF Board for Certification (NCSFBC) requires all NCSF-CPTs submit the NCSF Recertification Application detailing completed continuing education coursework every two (2) years. The two year period of certification begins on the day you pass the NCSF-CPT Exam and ends on the last day of the month in which the certification began.

HOW MUCH CONTINUING EDUCATION IS REQUIRED? The NCSFBC mandates that ten (10) continuing education units (CEUs) be completed during the two year certification period.

AM I REQUIRED TO ONLY USE THE NCSF FOR CEUs? Although the NCSF provides an extensive library of continuing education courses, and numerous CEU opportunities through the monthly E-News and quarterly Newsletters, NCSF-CPTs can earn CEUs through a variety of educational outlets. The latest version of the NCSF Continuing Education Handbook provides an overview of the approved categories in which you may earn CEUs and the maximum attainable value for each category. Several education and training courses are pre-approved by the NCSF for CEUs toward recertification.

WHERE CAN I FIND THE NCSF CONTINUING EDUCATION HANDBOOK? The NCSF Continuing Education Handbook is contained in every NCSF-CPT certification package. The current version can be downloaded at any time from the NCSF website under the Continuing Education heading. (www.ncsf.org/continueded)

WHAT AM I REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO THE NCSF TO RECERTIFY? Your Recertification Application must be complete in order for it to be processed. It must include the NCSF Recertification Application, a $50 recertification fee, and all supporting CEU documentation (certificates of participation, transcripts, etc.). The NCSF recommends making photocopies of all CEU documentation and keeping the originals. Your documents are filed at the NCSF and will not be returned. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

WHAT ARE THE PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CPR REQUIREMENTS? NCSF Certified Personal Trainers recertifying after January 1, 2010 are required to complete one (1) continued education unit (CEU) in both professional ethics and CPR certification (proof of current CPR is required with recertification application). To best assist certified professionals in meeting this new requirement the NCSF has added a new continuing education “Ethics” section to the online CEU section of the NCSF website. This will allow certified professionals to easily access qualifying educational content.

CAN I SUBMIT CEUs AS THEY ARE COMPLETED? Although the NCSF documents continuing education completed through the organization, all recertification candidates may only submit the Recertification Application once the ten (10) CEU requirement has been met. It is the recertification candidate’s responsibility to track their CEU progress and submit supportive documentation with the Recertification Application. This means that all ten (10) CEUs are submitted at the same time along with the Recertification Application and $35 recertification fee.

HOW LONG DOES THE RECERTIFICATION PROCESS TAKE? If a completed NCSF Recertification Application has been submitted with all necessary documentation and fees, you can expect to receive your recertification package within 7-10 business days. Your recertification package will include a new diploma, wallet-sized ID card, and CEU information for your next reporting cycle.

HOW ARE CEUs ACCEPTED? Recertification Applications are only accepted through the mail. Any Recertification Applications postmarked after the certification expiration date will not be accepted. The Recertification Application may not be faxed or emailed.

WILL EXTRA CEUs CARRY OVER TO THE NEXT REPORTING CYCLE? No. Only CEUs earned during the two year period of certification will be accepted for recertification.