Title: Identify credentials recognized in the sports medicine profession.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training I (14062-I) > Section: Exploring Sports Medicine Careers

Identification should include a variety of credentials and the governing body overseeing and regulating each credential. Credentials may include, but are not limited to,

- NASM-CPT
- Physical therapy aide/technician
- Injury prevention specialist
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- physical therapist (PT)
- physician assistant (PA)
- physical therapist assistant (PTA)
- nurse practitioner (NP)
- registered nurse (RN)
- certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS)
- performance enhancement specialist (PES)
- corrective exercise specialist (CES)
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
- licensed medical practitioner (LMP)
- respiratory therapist (RT)
- emergency medical technician (EMT)
- emergency medical technician-paramedic (EMT-P).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What credentials are required for sports medicine professions? What does each mean? What is the specialty of each?
- Why is it important for an allied healthcare professional to earn credentials?