Medical Exercise Program Director

Certification Details
The MEPD offers you specialized knowledge beyond the MES or PRCS along with the additional skills to develop, market, manage and run a profitable practice in any setting. In addition to the clinical modules you will participate in a series of 16 LIVE webinars that review our METS program. These systems have been used by medical exercise practices around the world. Once a week on Monday evenings over 16 weeks (some sessions have homework assignments) at 9pm ET/6pm PT these modules are discussed in detail. See the schedule below.
Certification Prerequisites
- Completion of the Medical Exercise Specialist or
- Completion of the Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist certification.
Certification Requirements
- Review each MEPD clinical module and complete the accompanying examination and/or case study.
- Complete the homework assignments from the METS teleseminars
- Develop and submit a business plan for a fictitious medical exercise/post rehab facility. The plan must include marketing, equipment acquisition, facility layout, administrative procedures and staff guidelines.
- Develop a presentation on a medical exercise/post rehab related topic, including handouts. The presentation must be delivered to a live audience of post rehab professionals – this presentation must be recorded and submitted to METI for review.
- Participate in a 90-minute “Practice Checklist/Marketing Review” session with Dr Mike.
MEPD Clinical Modules
Module | Topic |
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Module 1 | Advanced Post Rehab Guidelines for the Knee |
Module 2 | Advanced Post Rehab Guidelines for the Spine |
Module 3 | Advanced Post Rehab Guidelines for the Shoulder |
Module 4 | Ergonomics for Fitness Professionals |
Module 5 | Pharmacology for Fitness Professionals |
Module 6 | Essentials of Senior Fitness |
Module 7 | Medical Exercise Foundations |
Module 8 | MED-FIT Assessment Guidelines – Cervical Spine |
Module 9 | MED-FIT Assessment Guidelines – Lumbar Spine |
Module 10 | MED-FIT Assessment Guidelines – Hip |
Module 11 | MED-FIT Assessment Guidelines – Knee |
Module 12 | MED-FIT Assessment Guidelines – Ankle/Foot |
Module 13 | MED-FIT Assessment Guidelines – Shoulder |
Module 14 | MED-FIT Assessment Guidelines – Elbow/Wrist/Hand |
Module 15 | MED-FIT Assessment Guidelines – Gait |
Module 16 | MED-FIT Assessment Guidelines – Balance |
Medical Exercise Program Director Study Group Sessions and Schedule
Mondays (9p ET/6pm PT) | Session | Topic |
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November 9 | 1 | Role of the MEPD, the Medical Exercise Training Model…Make the Jump to Medical Exercise Training (MET) |
November 16 | 2 | Medical Exercise Training Systems (METS) – Generating Clients, Referrals & Profits Using Practice Systems…Where Do I Start? |
November 21 | 3 | Target Marketing to Medical Professionals – What They Really Want & How to Give It To Them |
November 28 | Break | |
December 7 | 4 | Medical Exercise Forms – Here’s How to Communicate with Medical Professionals & Insurance Carriers |
December 14 | 5 | MET Documentation & Communications Flow – When Do I Communicate and What Do I Say to Medical Professionals? |
December 21 | 6 | Medical Exercise Protocols – Protocols Will Set You Free!! |
December 28 | Break | |
January 4 | 7 | What Do I Do With the New MET Client? – Managing the New Referral for Maximal Impact |
January 11 | 8 | Setting MET Fees – MET Requires a Different Approach & Fee Structure |
January 18 | 9 | Medical Exercise Clients – How Do I Maximize My Profits with Each Client/Condition With MET & Group Training |
January 25 | 10 | MET Equipment, Space & Location – What Do I Need To Make a MET Practice Work? |
February 1 | Break | |
February 8 | 11 | MET Staffing – When Do I Hire Staff & Where Do I Find Them & Train Them |
February 15 | 12 | Insurance Reimbursement – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly…How to Navigate the Maze and Get PAID!! |
February 22 | 13 | Using Social Media to Answer Your Clients Questions & Attract Referrals |
March 8 | 14 | MET Presentations – You Got Your Foot in the Door….Now What? |
March 15 | 15 | MET Functional Outcomes – Measure & Announce Your Results to Attract Referrals |
March 22 | 16 | Multiple Streams of MET Income – Stopping Trading Your Time for Money |
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METI Mission Statement
To "Bridge the Gap Between Healthcare and Fitness" by providing forums to educate fitness professionals to work cooperatively with medical professionals to develop safe and effective fitness and conditioning programs for clients with musculoskeletal, neurological, metabolic and cardiovascular conditions. The effectiveness of these fitness programs is based on functional outcome measures universally understood by medical professionals, fitness professionals and insurance carriers. The goal is to make medical exercise training the next logical step for clients and medical professionals after discharge from physical therapy, chiropractic care and medical care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the MEPD?
- Develop, manage, administer and market the medical exercise program or facility in any setting.
- Serve of the liaison between the medical community and the medical exercise program.
- Serve of the primary teacher and developer of continuing education for the medical exercise staff.
- Educate medical professionals on the benefits of exercise for medical conditions.
- Supervise the medical exercise training of all clients in the MET facility referred by medical professionals.
- Continually promote and represent the MET facility at meetings, conferences, health fairs, etc.
What is required to obtain the MEPD Certification?
- Review each MEPD clinical module and complete the accompanying examination and/or case study.
- Complete the homework assignments from the METS teleseminars
- Develop and submit a business plan for a fictitious medical exercise/post rehab facility. The plan must include marketing, equipment acquisition, facility layout, administrative procedures and staff guidelines.
- Develop a presentation on a medical exercise/post rehab related topic, including handouts. The presentation must be delivered to a live audience of post rehab professionals – this presentation must be recorded and submitted to METI for review.
- Participate in a 90-minute “Practice Checklist/Marketing Review” session with Dr Mike.
What will I learn in the MEPD training?
What are the opportunities for MEPDs?
How do I know the MEPD is for me?
To determine if the MEPD is for you, ask yourself these questions:
- Do I have strong leadership skills?
- Am I innovative and creative in my approach to fitness programs?
- Is my passion for medical exercise/post rehab fitness not only towards helping clients improve function, but also towards enhancing the professional development of other post rehab professionals?