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Advocacy for Clinical Exercise Physiology

CEPA is committed to advancing the clinical exercise physiology profession by increasing awareness of the role of clinical exercise physiologists, supporting fair compensation, and sharing evidence that demonstrates the value of their work in healthcare.

Compensation & Pay Equity

Access resources designed to support conversations about compensation, professional recognition, and the value of clinical exercise physiologists in healthcare.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist Compensation Strategies

Recommendations from CEPA offering practical strategies for clinical exercise physiologists and administrators to advance the profession and improve the compensation landscape.

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Roles & Responsibilities of the CEP

Explore CEPA's infographic outlining the role and responsibilities of clinical exercise physiologists. Use this resource to help communicate the profession's contributions to colleagues, employers, and healthcare decision-makers.

Clinical Exercise Physiology Association infographic

 

National Salary Survey of Clinical Exercise Physiologists

Conducted every five years, CEPA's National Salary Survey collects information on compensation, employment, scope of work, patient populations, and job responsibilities. The findings help raise awareness of CEP compensation and inform conversations about professional recognition and pay equity.

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Research Supporting the Profession

Explore research and professional publications relevant to the clinical exercise physiology workforce, clinical practice, and recognition of the CEP role.

Clinical Exercise Physiologists in Cardiac Rehabilitation & Clinical Exercise Testing

Brawner CA, Berry R, Harding AW, et al. Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology. 2023;12(2):1–8.

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The State of Clinical Exercise Physiology in the United States

Berry RB, Neric F, Dwyer GB. Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology. 2020;9(4):148–154.

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Technical Requirements for Clinical Exercise Physiologists as Qualified Health Professionals

Overstreet B, Ward-Ritacco C, Neric F, et al. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 2023;27(2):20–26.

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Editorials & Professional Perspectives

Professionalization Efforts for CEPs in the U.S.

Ozemek C, Richardson LA. ACSM's Sports Medicine Bulletin, January 11, 2022.

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Stay Informed

Follow CEPA's news and announcements for additional professional resources, updates, and advocacy efforts supporting clinical exercise physiology.

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