Other Certifications

We are always looking for ways to help you, our members, advance in your careers. To that end, our Strategic Partners offer Certifications and Courses that may be helpful to our medical fitness professionals. These Certifications and Courses may have discounts for MFA members (Promo codes can be found in your Member Compass).

Click on the sections below to read about the Certifications and Courses.

Elevate your expertise with Fundamentals of Medical Fitness: From Principles to Practice, the most comprehensive course on medical fitness exercise prescription.

​Designed for fitness professionals and clinicians, this university-level online course blends cutting-edge research, practical application, and expert instruction—covering strength and conditioning, special populations, nutrition, and more.

Earn CEUs, gain real-world clinical insights, and become the authority in medical fitness.

MFA members receive an additional $100 discount. Visit your Member Compass for the Promo Code.

CLICK HERE to learn more and register.

Expand Your Expertise with American Heart Association Certifications
40% off for MFA members

For the past 100 years, the American Heart Association has served as the worldwide torchbearer for the advancement of cardiovascular research and wellness. The Heart Association’s mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. By becoming a Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA), you’re expanding your expertise to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
 
Beyond the universal recognition that accompanies the Heart-Check mark, professional certification offers individuals an opportunity to further demonstrate foundational proficiency within their specific disciplines. This level of validation can help professionals increase referrals while enhancing and solidifying their professional expertise. Currently, certifications are available in telehealth; telehealth stroke; tobacco treatment; and digital health in cardiac care.  

Telehealth Certification:

The Certified Professional by the American Heart Association – Telehealth (CPAHA) program is the American Heart Association’s measure of excellence in telehealth care delivery. It was developed in 2023, in response to the rapidly growing utilization of telehealth post COVID-19 pandemic to standardize care being delivered via telehealth platforms.

For exercise professionals, the telehealth certification is a pathway to deeper involvement in client recovery and overall health enabling increased touchpoints with clients to better promote patient engagement, outcomes, and self-efficacy through virtual platforms.

CLICK HERE to get started. MFA members will receive a 40% discount. Enter promo code MFA at checkout to redeem.

Telehealth Stroke Certification:

The Certified Professional by the American Heart Association – Telehealth Stroke (CPAHA) program is the American Heart Association’s measure of excellence in telestroke care delivery. The program offers individual professionals a self-directed opportunity to validate knowledge and experience in foundational telestroke principles and care delivery.

For exercise professionals involved in supporting clients through stroke recovery, this certification positions you as a trusted partner in rehabilitation and helps improve outcomes for stroke survivors while expanding your career opportunities in telehealth-enabled care.

CLICK HERE to get started. MFA members will receive a 40% discount. Enter promo code MFA at checkout to redeem.

Digital Health in Cardiac Care Certification:

The Certified Professional by the American Heart Association – Digital Health in Cardiac Care (CPAHA) program is designed for health care and wellness professionals committed to helping patients and clients live longer, healthier lives. This self-directed certification validates expertise in using digital health tools to monitor, track, and engage clients, offering a pathway to demonstrate knowledge in this evolving field.

For exercise professionals, it empowers the integration of cutting-edge digital tools into fitness and rehabilitation programs, enhancing monitoring, engagement, and outcomes. Stand out as a trusted partner in cardiac care by combining your exercise expertise with digital innovation.

CLICK HERE to get started. MFA members will receive a 40% discount. Enter promo code MFA at checkout to redeem.

Tobacco Treatment Certification:

The Certified Professional by the American Heart Association – Tobacco Treatment (CPAHA) program offers a self-directed opportunity to validate knowledge and experience in foundational tobacco treatment principles and care delivery. Designed for professionals committed to helping people live longer, healthier lives, it empowers exercise professionals to expand their impact beyond fitness by supporting clients in achieving tobacco-free lives.

CLICK HERE to get started. MFA members will receive a 40% discount. Enter promo code MFA at checkout to redeem.
Advance Your Career with 40% Off ACE Certifications/Courses
As part of your Medical Fitness Association membership, you’re eligible for an exclusive 40% discount on these career-building certifications/courses from the American Council on Exercise (ACE):
🔹ACE Course: A Guide for Supporting Clients on Anti-Obesity Medications

 Support Clients on Anti-Obesity Medications – 40% Off ACE for MFA Members through Feb 28, 2026

As more people turn to GLP-1s and other weight loss medications, health and fitness professionals have a growing responsibility to gain essential knowledge and skills to effectively support clients taking anti-obesity medications (AOMs). This self-paced course helps you understand how to provide personalized, informed support – safely and effectively – when working with clients navigating medical weight loss interventions.
🎓 Visit your Member Compass on this website to get the Promo Code to use at checkout for 40% off.
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Course length: 2 hours (.2 CECs)
Format: video, learning activities, reading, quiz            
At Maple Tree Education, we believe in the power of exercise to transform lives, especially for cancer patients and survivors. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals, fitness trainers, and passionate individuals to provide safe, effective, and compassionate exercise programs for those affected by cancer. Whether you are looking for work with patients in active treatment or those in long-term follow-up care, our certification programs will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a meaningful difference.
The Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, an MFA Strategic Partner, offers two Certifications through their Maple Tree Education for working with cancer patients or cancer survivors. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Maple Tree Cancer Alliance.
Exercise Oncology Instructor Certification
The Exercise Oncology Instructor (EOI) certification is for those with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field (or in your final semester) and you must be Adult CPR & AED certified. This certification will equip the exercise professional to work with individuals who are in active treatment for their cancer diagnosis. The certification package includes all study materials, textbook and access to take the Exercise Oncology Instructor exam.
CLICK HERE to register. MFA members will receive a 20% discount. Please log into your Member Compass and you will find the Promo Code under "Other Members Only Benefits."
Cancer Fit Trainer Certification
The Maple Tree Cancer Alliance has partnered with Livestrong to offer the Cancer Fit Trainer certification for those who have a high school diploma or equivalent; are Adult CPR & AED certified and have a NASM, ISAA, or ACE approved personal trainer certification. This certification will qualify you to work with cancer survivors post-treatment and in long-term follow-up care.
CLICK HERE to register. MFA members will receive a $100 discount. Please log into your Member Compass and you will find the Promo Code under "Other Members Only Benefits."