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Been certified through (ACE) in 1993, (AAHFRP) in 1995 and (ACSM) in 2011.
From experience i can say that your money is always well invested with Dr. Michael Jones. The course was expensive then and almost outrageous now, but
you get to be part of an elite team and organization like no other....the materials are well designed and the course is both practical and written exam. The resource material you end up with will take you into many possible avenues...it
was the best around back then, now of course there is a lot out there in educational courses, so you need to make some comparisons, but the good thing is when you need something ...Mike is there answering the phone for you...hope that his methods and techniques will carry on through his administration beyond his lifetime.
If one decides to take the Medical Exercise Specialist course, then it should definetily be taken by those going into self-employment, not so much for employer recognition. Good luck!
jc
From experience i can say that your money is always well invested with Dr. Michael Jones. The course was expensive then and almost outrageous now, but
you get to be part of an elite team and organization like no other....the materials are well designed and the course is both practical and written exam. The resource material you end up with will take you into many possible avenues...it
was the best around back then, now of course there is a lot out there in educational courses, so you need to make some comparisons, but the good thing is when you need something ...Mike is there answering the phone for you...hope that his methods and techniques will carry on through his administration beyond his lifetime.
If one decides to take the Medical Exercise Specialist course, then it should definetily be taken by those going into self-employment, not so much for employer recognition. Good luck!
jc
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Hello Janice,
I have recently registered to take Dr. Mike's MES course and I have to say that I am already impressed with his follow up and customer service. It is true, he will call you directly and answer any questions you have regarding the course. He is very personable.
My scope of practice already includes the post rehab demographic so I am looking to build upon my current knowledge base.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
I have recently registered to take Dr. Mike's MES course and I have to say that I am already impressed with his follow up and customer service. It is true, he will call you directly and answer any questions you have regarding the course. He is very personable.
My scope of practice already includes the post rehab demographic so I am looking to build upon my current knowledge base.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
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Dear Janice Smith,
I am also interested in knowing about the AAHFRP and their programs... but I can say, that you should contact them and ask all the questions you want to know about their certification program, re-certification, etc. The NASM have a great Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) certification that will be valuable for post-rehab training. In addition, Gray Institute also have great functional assessment strategies and program design. Thank you for your question!
In good health,
Lucas Varella
I am also interested in knowing about the AAHFRP and their programs... but I can say, that you should contact them and ask all the questions you want to know about their certification program, re-certification, etc. The NASM have a great Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) certification that will be valuable for post-rehab training. In addition, Gray Institute also have great functional assessment strategies and program design. Thank you for your question!
In good health,
Lucas Varella
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Also look into the American College of Sports Medicine at acsm.org. Specifically, look at the personal training cert (CPT) and the health fitness specialist (HFS) cert.
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Was in the original MES cert course in New Orleans in 95. I have 9 certifications after 32 years in the fitness/personal trainer profession. There is no doubt in my mind that this course was a turning point in my career and continues to be the most valuable education I have had to date. ACSM and NASM do not have the complete package, the follow up, or the rehab background Mike's group has. When addressing our state legislature regarding scope of practice to define "therapy" , Mike offered to fly in to Columbia, SC to provide his support and help in appealing the plan. The bill did not pass, fortunately, but the offer he made will always remain in my memory. He walks his talk and works non-stop to integrate post-rehab in to our fitness industry.
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I am happy to say that I completed the AAHFRP MES course and successfully passed a challenging exam.
I am a current student in the Medical Exercise Program Director course which started in October and finishes in February. I am absolutely impressed with Dr. Jones' knowledge.
The more I learn the more I realize how little I truly know. I can honestly say I have grown professionally as a consequence of the MES course and the MEPD course.
I am a current student in the Medical Exercise Program Director course which started in October and finishes in February. I am absolutely impressed with Dr. Jones' knowledge.
The more I learn the more I realize how little I truly know. I can honestly say I have grown professionally as a consequence of the MES course and the MEPD course.
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Hi Janice!
I am an MES from AAHFRP! The course is very challenging, and Dr. Jones has gone to great lengths to make sure everything is covered. It requires a a great deal of dedication. Talking about money well spent. Very impressive
I am an MES from AAHFRP! The course is very challenging, and Dr. Jones has gone to great lengths to make sure everything is covered. It requires a a great deal of dedication. Talking about money well spent. Very impressive
