Eligibility Criteria - ACE Advanced Health Fitness Specialist

1. American Council on Exercise Certification as an Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist (formerly Clinical Exercise Specialist); and any other relevant advanced clinical trainings or certificate programs.

Documentation: Copy of certificates

Points: 50 points

2. Higher education level: Doctoral Degree OR other relevant advanced training

Documentation: Copy of certificates

Points: 50 points

3. Relevant academic practice and faculty appointment at a recognized institution (i.e., relevant to lipid practice)

Documentation: Letter from Department Chair or Division Chief at the recognized academic institution(s) confirming appointment(s) and explaining relevance to lipid management.

Points: 50 points

4. Clinical research and/or scholarly publications in the management of lipid disorders

Documentation: Please list and highlight all relevant scholarly, peer-reviewed publications in a Word document or on your CV.

Points:10 Points per publication (up to 50 points)

5. Balance of points not obtained in 1-4, must be earned through lipid focused continuing education credit obtained within the previous five calendar years.

Documentation: Complete the ACCL CE/CME Credit Tracking Form and attach copies of certificates of attendance for the CE activities that you submit for points. The titles of the activities must be clearly identified. The Credentialing Committee will make the final determination on point assignments.

Points: 2 points per credit hour earned