Identify credentials recognized in the sports medicine profession.

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
• 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?