Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist Residency

The 2020’s and 2030’s will see an explosion of opportunities and the recognition of medical exercise training is an important component of health and wellness. As a medical exercise and post rehab professional are you ready to take your practice to the next level but also train challenging clients with complicated medical conditions? The Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (AMES) Residency is a yearlong immersion into every element of Medical Exercise Training (MET), developing your skills to the highest ability to meet the challenges of the next two decades.

You are passionate about exercise and believe in its value to enhance the health of your community? You are committed to keeping up to date with cutting edge research in the field of medical fitness? If any of these things describe you, the Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist Residency is a perfect fit for you and your future. 

The AMES is for qualified graduates of METI’s Medical Exercise Program Director, Medical Exercise Specialist and/or Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist programs, this one-year deep dive into medical exercise training will help you take your expertise to a next level. 

The intricately designed AMES program seeks to touch on all advanced subjects related to medical exercise. The lesson plan throughout the year strives for students to take away a mastery of MET knowledge and real-world application.

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The AMES residency is structured to arm participants with the knowledge and abilities they need to make medical exercise application simple. This is done through step-by-step MET skills outlining advanced sequencing and then practical application to MET scenarios.  

All content is for the experienced MedXPRO looking for greater understanding. The AMES uses:

•  26 livestreamed MET sessions with advanced practitioners
•  90 – 120-minute live sessions with MET instructors and clients
•  4-day intensive workshop that gives your practical hands-on application
•  Exposure to various Neurological, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic and Metabolic conditions
•  And an extensive AMES Professional Resource center

Upon completion of the AMES each graduate will receive formal recognition as an “Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist” (AMES). The credential is more than a lofty title – it separates recipients from their peers by acknowledging their demonstrated skill and understanding above normal within the area of medical exercise training. Those in possession of the AMES will go on to careers in:

•  MET Teaching
•  Facility Management
•  Private Studio Owners
•  Rehabilitation Centers
•  Corporate Fitness
•  Sportsmedicine Facilities
•  And more!!

To receive the AMES designation, participants must complete the AMES program and satisfactory fulfill  all residency work requirement including:

•  Client management sessions and assignments
•  Case studies and review presentations
•  4-day AMES workshop
•  Final AMES project and presentation

The AMES program holds great value for those seeking to become leaders and expert practitioners in medical exercise training. Throughout the year-long residency, you will build advanced skills and knowledge in:

Assessment: Assessment teaches our residents how to appropriately apply assessment techniques to clients and use the date to determine the client’s functional needs and exercise program

Client Management: Client management focuses on honing our residents’ skills in effective communication, goal setting and program development/implementation.

Program Design and Progression: Program design and progression speak to a resident’s ability to develop training programs that assist clients reach their highest fitness and functional abilities while safely and effectively progressing the exercise.

Practice Management Systems: Practice management systems empower a resident with the skills to effectively and profitable manage and grow their practice. 

Critical Thinking: Critical thinking in the context of medical exercise training coaches our residents on how to address complicated client situations logically, generating strategic exercise solutions which help their clients overcome functional limitations. 

26 Livestreaming MET Client Sessions: 26 online MET sessions will be streamed bi-monthly during the year-long residency. Each session will include a review of the related anatomy/pathology of a condition while introducing advanced skills for real-time clients. The sessions are interactive, where residents are encouraged to ask questions. 

Learn Exact Sequences and Step-by-Step MET Application: The high degree of interactivity and working knowledge of AMES instructors allows residents to learn detailed applications. Each client management session will highlight the precise sequencing of exercise processes in a step-by-step format – ensuring students are well-informed.

MET Professional Resources:  MedXPROs need more resources to assist them with the delivery of effective MET services. These resources are designed specifically for MedXPROS and include video tutorials, AMES office hour sessions, the advanced MAPPS protocols, and the recordings of all AMES Client Management sessions. 

4-Day Workshop: This one-of-a-kind workshop is designed to help you understand medical history, vital signs, manual muscle testing, goniometry, and more. Right from exploring neurology, joint arthrokinematics, gait analysis assessment and other important topics, we ensure you master the concepts and gain proper understanding to supercharge your knowledge. 

90 Minute to 2-Hour Live Session –  Interact with Instructors and Clients: The client management sessions will last between 90 minutes and 2 hours – all crafted and designed to provide the residents with practical information. Each session contains objectives presented by advanced instructors, strengthening the application of skills and knowledge to your clients. The sessions are intensive to allow time for detailed elaboration, discussion, and review of case studies at the conclusion.

Neurological, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic, and Metabolic Conditions: The sessions will provide information for the significant ailments clients will seek exercise remedies. Neurological, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and metabolic conditions are all covered in the AMES. Students will revel in advanced knowledge assisting with managing these conditions effectively using exercise.

See Every Aspect of MET Techniques, Skills, and Management Applied: The informative client management sessions are in-depth and detailed on every aspect of real-world application. Instructors will describe and demonstrate MET techniques and skills development. Furthermore, they will explain the most effective client management processes and tailor medical exercise techniques to the clients.

Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist Residency Dates 2023

April 20th – 6 Point Client Management System

May 4th – Medical History and Red Flag Assessment

May 18th – Histology for Medical Exercise Training

June 1st – Functional Outcome Measures

June 15th – MET Communication & Documentation System

June 29th – MET Goniometric Assessment System

July 13th – MET Manual Muscle Testing System

July 29th – MET Gait Analysis System

August 10th – MET Posture & Imbalance Assessment System

August 24th – MET Gait & Balance Training System

September 7th – MET Neurological Assessment System

September 21st – MET Functional Assessment Scales

October 19th – MET Shoulder Regional/Functional Assessment System

November 2nd – MET Elbow Regional/Functional Assessment System

November 16th – MET Hip Regional/Functional Assessment System

December 7th – MET Knee Regional/Functional Assessment System

January 4th – MET Ankle Regional/Functional Assessment System

January 18th – MET Cervical Regional/Functional Assessment System

February 1st – MET Lumbar Regional/Functional Assessment System

February 15th – Spinal Stability Assessment System & Scoliosis Training

February 29th – MET Marketing and Medical Relationship Systems

March 7th – AMES Case Studies and Review

March 21st – AMES Resident Presentations

April 4th - AMES Resident Presentations

April 18th - AMES Graduation

The AMES program isn’t just a stepping stone – it’s a life-changing experience. The interactions, lessons, and exposure residents will gain through the program are unmatched. With their newfound knowledge and expertise at the conclusion of the residency, participants will be well-equipped to handle the most pressing client and practice challenges currently facing medical exercise professionals.

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