Any certification before going to PT school?

[saeki1]

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since most of PT schools starts on summer or fall, I don't want to waste the time not doing anything other than Intern/volunteer and get some kind of certification.
I've got the CPR last week and seeking more and Community colleges.
Currently thinking about getting one for Personal fitness trainer 1&2
any other recommendation?

Also which classes/certifications would be helpful during/through out the PT program?

Thanks

 

[greco13]

1) fms 2) cscs

 

[jdaniels360]

which is? =S

 

[DPT21]

I think greco is suggesting which accrediting agencies to use for Personal Training one and two. I decided to get a license in massage therapy before pursing PT because I knew that I was interested. I am now getting my level one Feldenkrais Method training certification. Both of these options are time consuming and costly. I was looking into a Functional Training Specialist certification which is relatively inexpensive. However, on AFPA's website it is recommended that you are already a personal trainer certification before you enroll. Many advanced certifications are like that any ways. I'd say getting personal training certifications is a good start especially if its something that you are interested in and if its complimentary to PT!

 

[ATwantingtobePT]

Has anyone heard of certified special population specialist? I was looking at getting my certified strength and conditioing specialist and saw this new one CSPS. Any thoughts on one being better than the other to get certified in before PT school?

 

[okramango]

which is? =S

FMS = Functional Movement System
http://www.functionalmovement.com/certification/fms_certification

CSCS = Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
http://www.nsca-lift.org/Certification/CSCS/

I decided to get a license in massage therapy before pursing PT because I knew that I was interested. I am now getting my level one Feldenkrais Method training certification.

I know a few PTs who are certified in Feldenkrais Method, and it is so fascinating to talk with them about about it and watch how it influences their work and the results in patients. I also have a massage therapy license, practice somatic modalities influenced by Feldenkrais, and have used Feldenkrais movement to teach classes for the elderly to help them remain active and mobile through movement awareness. In my own experience, I have found it to be dramatically effective in helping people to become free from chronic pain, and empower them to be able to help themselves.

 

[DPT21]

Thats amazing! I'd love to learn more about your experience and work! It will be interesting to fuse all of these modalities with PT to create a really unique career!

 

[Nailey13]

To the OP, I think going ahead and forgoing the personal training certification and instead studying for your CSCS through the NSCA might be the best option. That's what I plan to do starting early next year (though I already have my personal training certification through them).

 

[lineoffire1175]

I think it really depends on what your interest is in especially for the CSCS. The CSCS cert is meant specifically for athletes so if you have an interest in working with athletes eventually at some point then it would be a good cert to get. It is also a very recognized and respected certification to have. Some other certs to take a look into if you would like to delve into more fitness related certifications would be RKC (russian kettlebell), CES (corrective exercise specialist), and battling ropes. I have seen a few different PTs with those ones.

 

[jesspt]

since most of PT schools starts on summer or fall, I don't want to waste the time not doing anything other than Intern/volunteer and get some kind of certification.
I've got the CPR last week and seeking more and Community colleges.
Currently thinking about getting one for Personal fitness trainer 1&2
any other recommendation?

Also which classes/certifications would be helpful during/through out the PT program?

Thanks

I think a lot of these certifications are closer to a waste of time than you might think.

 

[Nailey13]

That depends on what populations you work with, JessPT. I think the CSCS would be invaluable if you had a steady stream of high school or collegiate athletes.