How often do I need to recertify?

To support NASM’s commitment to protect health and safety, the NASM-CPT certification 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.

What are the NASM-CPT recertification requirements?

NASM CPTs are required to maintain their current CPR and AED certifications as well as earn 2.0 CEUs (20 hours) of approved continuing education that focuses on:

• increasing knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of client 


• assessment


• exercise technique


• program design


• nutrition


• client relations and administration


• professional practice and responsibility

For additional information on what is approved for CEUs, please review the CPT Recertification Application (PDF, 769K.) To locate NASM-approved CEUs, visit the NASM Store or our Board of Certification (BOC) page for a list of NASM-approved CEU providers.

See a list of continuing education opportunities.

How do I recertify?

• Complete the CPT Recertification Application (PDF,769K) and CEU Petition Application (PDF, 132K)
  
  
• Include documentation of continuing education activities completed (e.g., copies of CEU certificates of completion). A total of 2.0 NASM-approved CEUs are required.
  
  
• Include a copy of the front and back of your adult CPR and AED certification (online CPR and AED certifications are not accepted).
  
  
• Include the recertification fee of $99* plus a $30 late fee if the application is up to three months late or Certify for Life.

*If you purchased the "Certify for Life" program, the $99 recertification fee is waived for as long as your certification is maintained.


• Mail all items prior to your certification expiration date to:
  NASM Board of Certification
  1750 E. Northrop Blvd., Suite 200
  Chandler, AZ 85286-1744

**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 or chat with a member service representative now.