HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR CERTIFICATION
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RECERTIFICATION FEE
The recertification fee is the fee you will pay at the end of the recer-
tification cycle, after you have reported your required CEU amount.
Be aware of additional fees within the NSCA that are distinct, such
as membership, recertified with distinction (*D), and RSCC. Your re-
certification fee is a separate cost, and must be paid in order for your
recertification process to be complete.
ORIGINAL CERITIFICATION DATE
(SHOWN ON CERTIFICATE)
MEMBER
FEE FOR EACH
CREDENTIAL
HELD
NON-MEMBER
FEE FOR EACH
CREDENTIAL
HELD
If certification was earned
before 2021*‡
$65 $90
If certification was earned
during 2021*^
$55 $80
If certification was earned
during 2022*^
$45 $70
If certification was earned
January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023^
$35 $60
If certification was earned
July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
$0 $0
LATE FEES
There will be a late fee of $35 for certificants who earned the CEUs
during the reporting period (January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2023),
but failed to report by the deadline. A late reporting option is avail-
able through January 31, 2024. Individuals do not need to submit any
supporting documentation when paying a late fee.
FAILURE TO REPORT AND APPEALS
Once certified, you will continue to be certified as long as you fulfill
the minimum CEU requirements, maintain your CPR/AED certifica-
tion, and pay your recertification fee before the deadline. Alternately,
you may continue your certification by passing the appropriate
certification exam before the deadline and maintain your CPR/AED
certification. The NSCA Certification Committee will be notified of
those failing to meet CEU requirements so that appropriate actions
may be taken. Those who fail to meet the recertification requirements
will be sent a Notice of Certification Revocation.
APPEALS
Appeals may be made for revocation letters, audit results, or not
meeting recertification requirements due extenuating circum-
stance(s). Those wishing to appeal, can do so by submitting an
appeal letter to the Certification Committee. Appeals must include an
explanation as to why the appeal is being requested and include all
relevant supporting and education documentation. The Certification
Committee will review appeals at the Committee’s next scheduled
meeting and render a final decision.
Note: There is a $25 appeal fee, which is due at time of appeal submis-
sion. This fee may be returned upon full or partial approval of appeal.
Note: Appeals cannot be expedited.
REINSTATEMENT
Sometimes, life gets in the way and certifications may lapse. Thank-
fully, if your NSCA certification has expired, and you maintained your
CEUs, you can ask to receive reinstatement. To petition the NSCA for
reinstatement, please perform the following steps:
1. Submit the Reinstatement application, along with documen-
tation that all required CEUs were earned within the missed
recertification period(s) and earned in accordance with the
requirements of the recertification policy in effect at that time
2. Present verification of current CPR/AED certification
3. Pay reinstatement fee, plus all related recertification fees of
previous recertification period(s)
The fee for reinstatement is $200 plus previously unpaid re-
certification fees. The appropriate forms can be found online at
nsca.com/certification/recertification.
If you are granted reinstatement, you will maintain your original cer-
tification date, but a new certification number may be issued. If your
request is denied, you may still appeal to the Certification Committee.
The Certification Committee will review appeals at the Committee’s
next scheduled meeting and render a final decision.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
The NSCA Disciplinary Procedures were established as a means to
enforce the NSCA Professional Code of Ethics and protect the public,
as well as the integrity of NSCA certification programs. Consistent
with the obligation of candidates and certificants in regards to the
NSCA Professional Code of Ethics, the Disciplinary Procedures pro-
vide a formal process for submitting complaints of unethical behavior
to NSCA for consideration and investigation. The NSCA Professional
Code of Ethics and the NSCA Disciplinary Procedures are found with-
in the NSCA Codes, Policies, and Procedures (Appendix E), or online
at NSCA.com/codes-policies-procedures.
Any action taken by the NSCA Ethics Committee affecting the status
of an exam applicant or candidate, or of a certified individual may be
appealed in accordance with the procedures outlined in the NSCA
Codes, Policies, and Procedures (Appendix E).