FAQ - CECs & CMEs

• Do I need to send in self-tests one at a time in order to have them processed?

  No, you can send all of them stapled together, and you can send one check for the entire amount due.

• What is processing fee for self-tests?

  The processing fee per issue is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

• How do I find out how many CECs I have?

  To find out how many CECs you have, log into your account at the upper right of this page (in the red LOGIN box). Once you are logged in, scroll down to the 'My History' section and click on CEC/CME. This will show your current record of ACSM-endorsed programs in which you received credits.

  Note: If there are other non-ACSM courses you have attended or taken that you would like to apply to renew your ACSM Certification, please visit the ACSM Certification website.

• How do I get my certificate documenting my credits from attending the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit or the ACSM Annual Meeting?

  To get your credits for the Annual Meeting or Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition, you need to log into our website using the red LOGIN box at the upper-right. Once you are in, click on ACSM Credit Verification under the 'My History' section. At the bottom, the activities you have attended will be listed. Click on the meeting you wish to view. The certificate can be viewed by clicking on the PDF form. A drop down box should appear where you can pick if your credits are CECs or CMEs. Once you have made your choice, click view. Your certificate will pop up, and you can print it for your records. There is also the option of emailing it to yourself or a third party for verification purposes.

• Do my college courses count towards my ACSM re-certification?

  ACSM will recognize college credits as long as the course meets these requirements:

  1. You receive a C or better in the course.
  2. You receive college credit for the course (no audit classes).
  3. The course is directly related to your certification.

  If your courses meet these requirements, ACSM will award 10 ACSM CECs per college credit hour. So a three college credit hour course equals 30 ACSM CECs. Please keep a copy of your transcripts to use when you are due to renew. You may be required to send them in to document where you earned your credits. If you have more detailed questions on acceptable courses or other re-certification questions, contact ACSM Certification.

• I went to a program that was not endorsed by ACSM. Will I receive ACSM CECs?

  The ACSM Certification & Registry Department will recognize CECs, CMEs or CEUs awarded by other professional health and fitness or clinical organizations for attending their programs without it being pre-approved or endorsed by the ACSM Education Department. These are considered "non-ACSM endorsed programs." You must obtain documentation from that organization verifying attendance and the number of CECs earned. ACSM does not accept CECs for certification exams, professional memberships or committee involvement. Please keep all documentation of non-ACSM CECs for your records. ACSM may process an audit for you the following year. Approximately 25 percent of our certified individuals are audited. If you are audited, we will request all documentation of any continuing education activity at that time.

• How do I locate back issues of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal?

  To access ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, please log into the ACSM website using the red LOGIN box in the upper-right of this page.