3-COURSE SERIES
All PTs with the CEEAA® credential will demonstrate expert clinical decision-making skills in:
- Designing and applying an effective examination and exercise prescription; and
- Measuring the effectiveness and reflecting the current evidence of exercise for all ageing adults.
The process to attain the credential of CEEAA® is to complete formal didactic education and to participate in supervised and mentored skills development, home-based reflection and critical thinking. Three courses of two days each will address evidence-based examination and different and increasingly complex aspects of exercise design and delivery. The three courses are designed to build on each other; however, Courses 1 and 2 may be taken out of sequence with prior approval from the course administrators. Participants will be required to complete the series two years from the first course taken and must receive prior permission from course administrators. All participants are strongly encouraged to take the three courses in one location.
After each course there is an online exam to be completed within 3 months of the course. There is one practical that is done onsite either course 2 or 3. Participants will receive two attempts to achieve a 75% passing score for the three online tests and the practical. While all attendees will receive continuing education credit, the tests/practical exam must be completed successfully within 3 months to achieve the certification designation.
Course Dates & Locations
2021-22 COURSE DATES AND LOCATIONS
New Orleans, LA - Touro Infirmary Hospital, 1401 Foucher Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 Register Now for LA
- Course 3: March 5-6, 2022
St. Louis, MO– Maryville University, 650 Maryville University Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141 Register Now for MO
- Course 1: May 14-15, 2022
- Course 2: August 6-7, 2022
- Course 3: October 8-9, 2022
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are urged to check with their State Licensure Board to see if the courses count towards continuing education credit.
Course 1:
Introduction and Examination (Tests and Measures)
Course 2:
Exercise Prescription and Consensus Guidelines
CHOOSE A LOCATION! Course 3:
Special Populations, Complementary Exercises, Motivation, Drug and Nutritional Considerations, and Marketing
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"Excellent!! The series was fantastic. I am happy to be part of the community and my clinic has benefited due to inservices on every course. Thanks so much!"
-Cathy R.Director of Rehabilitation
Examination/Evaluation
There will be an online examination for Courses 1, 2, and 3. The skills test for the content of Course 1 will be performed on site during Course 2 or 3. If a participant does not achieve a passing grade on the skills test, they will be given the opportunity to retake the examination prior to the completion of Course 3. All assessments must be completed within six weeks of taking the related course. A participant must achieve minimum criteria in both the skills and didactic assessments to progress to the next level; however, a person can elect to take a course without being tested. After the successful completion of the 3 courses, 3 online examinations, and skills test, the participant will receive a certificate to recognize the certification.
Two Instructors for Each Course
- Laurel Daniels Abbruzzese, PT, EdD
- Brad Abrams, PT, DPT
- Richard Bohannon, PT, PhD
- Kathy Brewer, PT
- Patricia Brick, PT, MS
- Cathy Ciolek, PT, DPT, FAPTA
- Linda Eargle, PT, DPT
- Tamara N. Gravano, PT, EdD, DPT
- Jill Heitzman, PT, DPT, PhD
- Larry Hochreiter, PT
- Lucy Jones, PT, DPT, MHA
- Kenneth L Miller, PT, DPT
- Myla Quiben, DPT, PhD
- Robin Schroeder, PT, DPT
- William H. Staples, PT, DPT, DHS
- Sue Wenker, PT, PhD
Frequently Asked Questions
2. Applicants will be given an online test at the end of each course.
St. Louis Park, MN
Methodist Hospital, 6500 Excelsior Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Course 2: August 2021 (dates TBD)
Course 3: September/October 2021 (dates TBD)
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
Course 1: August 2021 (dates TBD)
Course 2: September 2021 (dates TBD)
Course 3: October 2021 (dates TBD)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nova Southeastern University
3200 S. University Dr. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Course 1: April 10-11, 2021
Course 2: July 10-11, 2021
Course 3: September 11-12, 2021
New Orleans, LA
Touro Infirmary Hospital
1401 Foucher Street New Orleans, LA 70115
Course 1: June 26-27, 2021
Course 2: August 14-15, 2021
Course 3: October 23-24, 2021
APTA Geriatrics Member - $1,600
APTA or Nonmember - $1,900
- Course lab manual
- Continental breakfast, one snack and lunch are included for each course day.
- Certificates of completion and final e-certificate
- Access to 3 online exams and 1 practical exam
Each course is held over a weekend. Typical schedule is as follows:
- Saturday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm (local time)
- Sunday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm (local time)
These times are approximate. Registrants will receive specific course schedule information after registering.
During courses 2 and 3, practical exams are typically administered on Friday and Saturday evenings based on faculty availability. When scheduling their practical exam, registrants should plan travel accordingly.
In order to achieve the designation of CEEAA, you must complete all 3 online exams within 3 months of the course and the practical exam given at either course 2 or 3 at a passing rate of 75%. If absenteeism occurs during any of the 3 courses, arrangements MUST be made with the course coordinator on fulfilling the requirements to become a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adults. Contact the course administrator through the executive office of the APTA Geriatrics to make arrangements.
Registrants will receive pre-reading resources/recommendations approximately 3 weeks prior to each course.
Following each course, registrants to be required to pass an online exam. Information on accessing these exams will be provided on site.
Participants will receive a certificate of participation documenting attendance for 16 hours (per course) and are urged to check with their State Licensure Board to see if the courses count towards continuing education credit.
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CEEAA Cost
| Registration Type | Regular 3-Course Series |
|---|---|
| APTA Geriatrics Member | $1,600 |
| APTA or Nonmember | $1,900 |
