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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Clinical Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals specialising in the prescription of therapeutic exercise, based on a physiological assessment, for the management of a wide range of diseases and disorders.

This membership is for qualified Clinical Exercise Physiologists who provide or intend to provide clinical services to the public. The assessment for this category is rigorous to uphold the highest standards of professional practice in New Zealand.

To accommodate different applicant backgrounds, we have three distinct application pathways.

Pathway 1 - Accredited Programme

If you are...

A recent graduate (within last 2 years) from an ESSA or CAAHEP accredited academic programme.

Pathway 2 - International Accreditation

If you are...

Currently holding a full, current registration/accreditation as an ACSM CEP or ESSA AEP.

Pathway 3 - Alternate

If you are...

A graduate from an accredited programme more than 2 years ago, a graduate from a non-accredited programme, or registered with an international body other than ACSM or ESSA.

Fees

Application fees apply to Professional Membership applications. If additional information is requested during an assessment, a reassessment fee may be due. To reduce the time to process your application, please ensure that all required information is provided upon application.

 

Fees are due:

  • When you submit your application: You will be invoiced to pay the Application Fee ($50). This fee covers the administrative costs of assessing eligibility for the membership category and pathway.

  • Prior to Competency Assessment: You will be invoiced to pay the Competency Assessment fee (varies depending on Pathway) to cover the costs of hosting and marking your assessment.

  • Upon approval of your membership: Your annual membership fee ($120) will be invoiced from the date of your membership approval. Your annual fee will then be charged on this annual renewal date. You will not be considered an active member until this fee is paid.

  • Annually on the renewal date of your membership.

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