Differential roles and experience of exercise professionals who work with people with Parkinson’s.
Each Exercise Education Provider (for example, exercise education program, continuing education (CE) course) is unique, and has their own style and brand. While some Exercise Education Providers offer certificates in how to complete a branded, community-based exercise protocol, others serve as a CE provider for exercise professionals and/or licensed healthcare providers. In addition, the educational background and training of the participants who are eligible to participate in each Exercise Education Provider’s program/CE course can differ greatly within the exercise professional domain.
To be recognized as a Parkinson’s Foundation Accredited Exercise Education Provider, providers should complete:
- State eligibility criteria for attending the program/course and document participants’ credentials and prerequisites. A current exercise professional certification accredited by the NCCA or ISO 17024, or a current license as a healthcare provider, but each education program/course may set their own requirements.
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