Advanced Training Institute
Personal Fitness Trainer
Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Las Vegas Campus
Las Vegas, NV
Next start
Dec 7, 2026
Duration
40 Weeks
800 clock hours
App fee
$75
Tuition
$13,657 for the Program
Medical Fitness Specialist
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The Medical Fitness Specialist Certification Program has been developed to provide IFPA Certified Personal Trainers with the knowledge, skills and abilities the will need to train the largest segment of society that suffers from a variety of disease, disability and dysfunction. Many Personal Trainers have adequate skills to train the "Normal" healthy market; those with no medical restrictions to exercise, but most are ill prepared to safely and effectively train people with a medical restriction to exercise programming.
Certifying Organization
International Fitness Professionals Association
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If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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1 Fitness & Nutrition program on Career School App.
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Personal Fitness Trainer & Nutritional Specialist
Certificate
OnlineFinancial Aid
Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
428 clock hours
App fee
$29
Tuition
$989 for the Program
Suggested because Medical Fitness Specialist applies to Fitness and Wellness Coordinators. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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