Check which courses you can gain continuing education points at a glance

	Fitness Australia CEC's	ESSA CPD's	Physical Activity Australia PDP's	IBLCE CERP's	ATMS CPE's	APNA CPD's	REP's NZ	Australia College of Midwives	FITREC
Abdominal Fats	7		**				3		Level B
Certificate of Human Nutrition			3				20		Level B
Optimal Sports Nutrition					20		12.5
Weight Loss Nutrition							18.5
Design & Deliver Healthy Lifestyle Courses		15			20		14.5
Food Groups & Dietary Diversity	7		**				9.5
Foundations of Food Coaching							20
Motivational Techniques	10		**		16		10
Nutrition for Children							5
Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy & Lactation				9R and 7L	20		12.5	20
Post Pregnancy Exercise	6	7.5	**		6				Level B
Pregnancy for Optimal Outcomes	4	8	**		6				Level B
Nutrition Psychology	14	15	**		16		12.5		Level B
Introduction to Meal & Menu Planning							15.5
Psychology, Behaviour Change & Wellbeing Management	15	15	3		20	20	12.5		Level B
Saturated Fats							3
Super Nutrition					15		9.5
*Wellbeing Management & Health Coaching Practices	15	15	3				18.75​
Dietary Assessment Methods							4
Strength & Conditioning	4		**				3.5
Sugar & the Sugar to Fat Myth							3.5

* Prerequisite of Psychology unit

** Conversation of Fitness Australia CEC to Physical Activity Australia CPD; 1-3 CECs equates to 1 PPA PDP point; 4-8 CECs equates to 2 PDP and 9-15 CECs equate to 3 PDPs.

PERSONAL TRAINER CONTINUING EDUCATION

DO I NEED REGISTRATION?

The short answer is NO! However, industry registration can help build a strong, safe and professional industry, so it's ideal to consider the options available and chose one that suits you personally and professionally.

DO I HAVE TO BE REGISTERED WITH FITNESS AUSTRALIA?

Again, No.

Some gyms and centres may determine that they require you to hold registration, in such cases it's almost always with Fitness Australia. Fitness Australia are one of the largest fitness industry bodies and is a member-based organisation with strong industry connections. As an active player in the industry they provide extensive updates, marketing and lobbying. However, there is no regulation saying you have to be registered with them.

WHAT DO I NEED?

You will need to hold a current CPR in order to get insurance. It is not advisable to ever work commercially without relevant insurance. And, while registration is not mandatory you recommend you shop around. Consider the following:
     - Physical Activity Australia (PAA is a not for profit organisation)
     - FitRec (a new player on the scene shaking things up a bit)
     - The International Institute of Complimentary Therapies (IICT is a large registering body offering a very broad range of options)

You will find that the registration fee, insurance options (who the provider has partnered with in terms of insurance recommendations), continuing education credit requirements and cost of courses, industry support and level of engagement with personal trainers differs substantially.

Consider registration as a valid part of your professional development and services, but shop about, it's your money, your business and you should find a registering body that has a synergy with you.

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