Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist

The Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist (PRCS) is for the fitness professional looking to offer conditioning to clients with medical conditions. This is an entry-level certification obtained through the Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist Track. The concepts and guidelines in this certification will prepare you to begin offering safe and effective exercise programs for clients with more than 30 medical conditions after discharge from physical therapy. If you want to get started in medical exercise training but its not your specialty, the PRCS program is for you.

Certification Details

The Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist (PRCS) is our entry-level post rehab certification obtained through the Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist Track through the Medical Exercise Specialist Training Series. The PRCS certification was developed by the Medical Exercise Training Institute (METI) in 1997.

The PRCS certification is for the fitness professional looking to offer services to medical exercise clients. The PRCS works with clients with medical conditions after their discharge from physical therapy or chiropractic. PRCS’ typically work in health clubs, personal training studios, physical therapy and chiropractic clinics, and sports medicine centers, as well as in clients’ homes.

Certification Prerequisites

To enroll in the MES or PRCS certification you must possess ONLY ONE of these four prerequisites:

Certification as a personal trainer from a nationally recognized organization in your country or
Hold a degree in a health or fitness related field. (i.e. exercise physiology, kinesiology or nursing) or
Have one (1) or more years’ experience working in a physical therapy, chiropractic or sports medicine clinic as a rehab/exercise technician or
Hold a certification as a Pilates instructor or massage therapist.

Only one of these prerequisites is required to enroll in the MES or PRCS.

Certification Requirements

Complete the Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist Track
Perform ten (10) hours of observation in a physical therapy, sportsmed or chiropractic clinic prior to taking the PRCS exam
Pass Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist exam with a score of 80% or better
PRCS certification must be renewed every two years by completing 10 hours of post rehab related courses taught by a licensed medical professional

PRCS Sessions

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Session	Topic
Session 1	Medical Exercise Opportunities, Income and the Future
Session 2	Scope of Practice and Role of the MES and PRCS
Session 3	Medical Exercise Foundations – Pt I
Session 4	Medical Exercise Foundations – Pt 2
Session 5	6 Keys to Medical Exercise Program Design
Session 6	Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Shoulder
Session 7	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines of the Shoulder – Pt 1
Session 8	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines of the Shoulder – Pt 2
Session 9	Medical Exercise Case Studies of the Shoulder
Session 10	Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Elbow, Wrist & Hand
Session 11	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Elbow, Wrist & Hand
Session 12	Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Lumbar Spine Pt 1
Session 13	Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Lumbar Spine Pt 2
Session 14	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Lumbar Spine – Pt 1
Session 15	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Lumbar Spine – Pt 2
Session 16	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Cervical Spine
Session 17	Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Hip
Session 18	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Hip
Session 19	Clinical Anatomy/Pathology for the Knee
Session 20	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Knee - Pt 1
Session 21	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Knee - Pt 2
Session 22	Clinical Anatomy/Pathology of the Ankle/Foot
Session 23	Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines of the Ankle/Foot
Session 24	Medical Exercise Management of Diabetes
Session 25	Medical Exercise Management of Hypertension
Session 26	Medical Exercise Management of CVA, MS, and Parkinson’s disease
Session 27	Medical Exercise Management of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia
Session 28	Musculoskeletal Screening
Session 29	Functional Assessment Scales
Session 30	Medical Exercise Skills Checklist
Session 31	Multiple Streams of Medical Exercise Income
Session 32	MES/PRCS Exam Review and Procedures
Session 33	Medical Exercise Training.....The New Modality

Pricing Options

Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist Pay Out

Become a Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist and start "Bridging the Gap Between Health Care and Fitness". Get immediate access to all PRCS lessons.

$500.00 USD

Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist - Standard Option

Become a Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist and start "Bridging the Gap Between Health Care and Fitness". Get access to 4 PRCS lessons per month.