Training Certification Flashcards
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Which organization is responsible for accrediting the NSCA-CPT certification?
Answer: NCCA
The NSCA-CPT is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), ensuring it meets industry standards.
How many hours of continuing education are required to renew the NSCA-CPT every three years?
Answer: 1.5 CEUs (15 hours)
NSCA-CPT holders must earn 1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours) per three-year certification period for renewal.
A CPT candidate is preparing for the NSCA-CPT exam. Which of the following is a prerequisite?
Answer: Current CPR/AED certification
All NSCA-CPT candidates must hold a current CPR/AED certification before sitting for the exam.
Which domain comprises the largest percentage of questions on the NSCA-CPT exam?
Answer: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
Exercise Technique and Training Instruction represents the largest content domain on the NSCA-CPT exam blueprint.
A personal trainer lets their NSCA-CPT certification lapse. What is the consequence?
Answer: They must retake and pass the full exam to regain certification
Once the NSCA-CPT lapses, the individual must retake and pass the certification exam to become certified again.
Which ethical principle requires an NSCA-CPT to refer a client to a licensed healthcare professional when appropriate?
Answer: Practicing within scope of practice
Scope of practice defines the boundaries of a CPT's role and mandates referral when client needs exceed training expertise.
An NSCA-CPT is caught selling an unapproved dietary supplement to a client for personal profit. Which NSCA Code of Ethics principle is primarily violated?
Answer: Conflict of interest
Selling products for personal gain that may not be in the client's best interest constitutes a conflict of interest under the NSCA Code of Ethics.