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CPTN Yoga Specialist Exam

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST

The CPTN Yoga Specialist Examination is now available online for those who have completed the CPTN Yoga Level 1, 2 and 3 Workshops.

CPTN-CPT Practical Exam Reassessment

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST

The CPTN-CPT Practical Exam Reassessment Examination registration is now available online. There is a fee of $70.00 CAD for Members and $75.50 Non-Members.

Membership Renewal Fees

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

We have removed the late Membership renewal fees and lowered the current fees as an added bonus to our existing Members as well as future Members.

Personal Trainer Search Filters

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

We have updated our Trainer search page with several predefined filters. There has been an overwhelming demand for Personal Trainers through job postings and formal requests. To take advantage of this, please submit updated Trainer profiles using the Trainer Profile Update form in the Members Portal.

Membership Registration Special Offer

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

We are providing new Members with the special offer of having The Art and Science of Personal Training (Second Edition) for an additional $11.50 CAD to the standard Membership registration price. The Art and Science Manual without registration costs $65.00 CAD, don't miss out on this offer.

Certification Renewal Online

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

We have updated the requirements for Certification renewal to provide a simplified approach to online renewal. You require 7 CECs to renew for 1 year or 14 CECs to renew for 2 years. One hour of continuing education equals 1 CPTN CEC. You can use a scanner or photocopier to produce copies of the original documents. In the event of a random audit, copies of all CEC documents including CPR and First Aid information will be required for submission to CPTN.

New Membership Login

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

We will no longer be issuing a shared account to Members starting on 11/30/2007. Members will be required to use their individual Membership ID to login to the Members Portal to utilize the services on our web site. The benefit of this transition allows for restriction of private information and provide personalized notifications on Membership status.

Trainer Consultation

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

We have created a Trainer consultation form to replace e-mail addresses and to enhance how Trainers are contacted for consultations. This form will allow clients to submit a request for consultation to a Trainer on one of their listed specialties. Trainers will receive an e-mail with the clients information and suggestions on how to respond to such a request. It is advised that Trainers do not provide consultations for subjects not listed. Your public profile e-mail addresses are no longer visible online and is protected from spam bots and web crawlers that harvest e-mail addresses.

Personal Trainer Search Tips

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

CPTN Trainers can now be located on major internet search services. We have updated our Find A Trainer search pages to be more accessible to search engines. You can now use search phrases such as: "CPTN Yoga Trainers, CPTN Nutrition Trainers, CPTN Rehab Trainers, CPTN Strength Trainers" and "Nutrition Trainers Toronto, Rehab Trainers Toronto, Strength Trainers Toronto" and more as search engines update their index each week. Trainers are encouraged to update their profiles with sufficient specialties, valid e-mail address, web site address of a fitness organization or affiliated organizations to be contacted for consultations.

CPTN Facebook Group

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

The CPTN has created a Facebook Group for Personal Trainers to socialize and meet other Personal Trainers.

CPTN Member Account Updates

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

You are now able to update Member account information live. Trainer profile updates are not live and still remains screend prior to being approved for online recommendation. Please submit updates for change of mailing and e-mail address to ensure that CPTN gets mail delivered.

CPTN Certification Requirements

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

The certification requirements have been updated to indicate that practical experience can include up to 5 hours of observation of a CPTN Certified Personal Trainer and 5 hours of mentorship training, and/or practice training..

CPTN Certification Renewal Updates

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

The certification renewal requirements have been updated to indicate the required documents, and distinguish between additional credit information..

CPTN Post-Rehabilitaton Conditioning Specialist

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

The post-rehabilitation conditioning specialist exam is now online for trainers who have completed the post-rehabilitation workshops. Please be sure to read the requirements before registering for the examination. The examination will begin right after online registration, so please be prepared..