Medical Exercise Specialist Training Series
Introduction
Medical Exercise Specialist Training Series
The MEST program consists of 50 lessons with detailed clinical anatomy training, medical exercise protocols, medical exercise assessment and exercise techniques and medical exercise (MET) case studies and marketing/business development lessons. MEST lesson titles range from: “The Role of the Medical Exercise Professional” to “Medical Exercise Guidelines/Protocols for the Spine” to “Multiple Streams of MET Income” to “Medical Exercise Screening”. Each lesson contains training tips and secrets we have gathered over the last 25 years to help you better manage your clients and build a successful practice.
During the last 25 years we helped many medical exercise professionals develop conditioning programs for their challenging clients as well as helping them establish profitable MET practices and develop referral relationships with physicians and physical therapists. We guarantee MEST will give you everything you need to manage a wide range of medically based clients with exercise and lay the foundation for a strong practice.
Certification 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.
Certification Options
Medical Exercise Specialist
Certification as a Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) requires completion of all MEST lessons and passing the MES final exam. The MES Standard option provides access to 4 MES lessons per month at $99/mth. The MES Standard option requires one year for completion.
The MES accelerated option is also available. Purchase access to the entire MEST program (50 MEST lessons) for only $995 (that’s a $240 savings). The MES accelerated option allows you to complete the MES program and take the final MES exam as soon as you are ready. Register for the ‘Accelerated MES Program’ and receive 4 bonuses:
- PREPS – Post Rehab Exercise Protocol Manual
- Four (4) Bonus MEST lessons
- Access to MET101 video series, and
- A 90-minute MET marketing/business plan session with Dr Mike to grow your practice.
Both MES education options include the MES Final Exam fee. The MES Study Group and MES On-site workshops are available to fitness professionals seeking the MES certification.
Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist
Certification as a Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist (PRCS) requires completion of 33 selected MEST lessons. The PRCS standard option provides access to 4 PRCS lessons per month at $99/mth. The PRCS Standard option requires one year for completion.
The PRCS accelerated option is available. Purchase access to the entire PRCS program for only $597. This option allows you immediate access to all 33 PRCS lessons and take the PRCS when you are ready. Register for the “Accelerated PRCS Program” and receive 2 bonuses:
- Access to MET101 video series, and
- Two (2) Bonus MEST lessons
MEST Lessons
| 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 Screening of the Shoulder |
| Session 10 | Medical Exercise Case Studies of the Shoulder |
| Session 11 | Medical Exercise Techniques for the Shoulder |
| Session 12 | Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Elbow, Wrist & Hand |
| Session 13 | Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Elbow, Wrist & Hand |
| Session 14 | Medical Exercise Screening of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand |
| Session 15 | Medical Exercise Techniques for the Elbow, Wrist & Hand |
| Session 16 | Medical Exercise Case Studies of the Elbow, Wrist & Hand |
| Session 17 | Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Lumbar Spine |
| Session 18 | Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Lumbar Spine – Pt 2 |
| Session 18A | Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Lumbar Spine – Pt 2 |
| Session 18B | Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Cervical Spine |
| Session 19 | Medical Exercise Screening of the Lumbar Spine |
| Session 20 | Medical Exercise Techniques for the Lumbar Spine |
| Session 21 | Medical Exercise Case Studies for the Lumbar Spine |
| Session 22 | Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Hip |
| Session 23 | Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Hip |
| Session 24 | Medical Exercise Screening for the Hip |
| Session 25 | Medical Exercise Techniques for the Hip |
| Session 26 | Medical Exercise Case Studies for the Hip |
| Session 27 | Clinical Anatomy/Pathology for the Knee |
| Session 28 | Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines for the Knee |
| Session 29 | Medical Exercise Screening for the Knee |
| Session 30 | Medical Exercise Techniques for the Knee |
| Session 31 | Medical Exercise Case Studies for the Knee |
| Session 32 | Clinical Anatomy/Pathology of the Ankle/Foot |
| Session 33 | Medical Exercise Protocols/Guidelines of the Ankle/Foot |
| Session 34 | Medical Exercise Techniques for the Ankle/Foot |
| Session 35 | Medical Exercise Screening Foot/Ankle |
| Session 36 | Medical Exercise Case Studies Foot/Ankle |
| Session 37 | Medical Exercise Management of Diabetes |
| Session 38 | Medical Exercise Management of Hypertension |
| Session 39 | Medical Exercise Management of CVA, MS, and Parkinson’s disease |
| Session 40 | Medical Exercise Management of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia |
| Session 41 | Medical Communication – Report Writing, Documentation, and Medical Terminology |
| Session 42 | Musculoskeletal Screening |
| Session 43 | Functional Assessment Scales |
| Session 44 | Medical Exercise Skills Checklist |
| Session 45 | Medical Exercise Equipment, Staffing and Education |
| Session 46 | Keys to Building a Profitable and Successful Post Rehab Practice |
| Session 47 | Marketing Your Medical Exercise Practice |
| Session 48 | Medical Exercise Profits – Referrals, Fees & Insurance Reimbursement |
| Session 49 | Multiple Streams of Medical Exercise Income |
| Session 50 | MES/PRCS Exam Review and Procedures |
| Bonus Lesson 1 | MET Pre-Exercise Checklist (MES Accelerated Bonus) |
| Bonus Lesson 2 | Post Rehab Exercise Techniques – (MES Accelerated Bonus) |
| Bonus Lesson 3 | Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Techniques– (MES Accelerated Bonus) |
| Bonus Lesson 4 | Spinal Stabilization Assessment & Techniques – (MES Accelerated Bonus) |
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
Answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about the MEST workshop.
