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Sports Medicine Specialist
Certification Today
Sports Toolbox is building the Sports Medicine Specialist Certification for interprofessional clinicians. Start now with the first course, or pre-purchase the full certification at a reduced rate and unlock each new course as it goes live.
The Curriculum
What Is the Sports Medicine Specialist (SMS) Certification?
The Sports Toolbox Sports Medicine Specialist (SMS) Certification is a structured learning path for clinicians who work with athletes across different levels and settings. The SMS Certification combines 13, modular courses into a cohesive 4-phase structure
Professional Practice Phase
Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, and Professional Practice
Available August 2026
Evidence-Based Practice, Program Design, Leadership, and Operations
Available August 2026
Certification Capstone Skills Assessment
Available September 2026
Specialized Topics Phase
Sports Nutrition, Hydration and Sleep
Available July 2026
Sports Psychology and Mental Health and Wellness
Available July 2026
Special Populations, Cultural Competence, and Athlete Safeguarding
Available July 2026
Clinical Management Phase
Acute Injury and Post-Operative Management
Available May 2026
Therapeutic Interventions and Modalities
Available May 2026
Rehabilitation Progression and Return-to-Sport
Available June 2026
Performance Science, Load Management, and Sport-Specific Biomechanics
Available June 2026
Foundational Phase
Foundations of Interprofessional Sports Medicine
Available Now!
On-Field and Emergency Care
Available April 2026
Assessment, Imaging, and Diagnostics
Available April 2026
The SMS Certification Roadmap
Start learning today, grow month by month, and finish with a recognized SMS credential.
March 2026
Foundational Phase
May 2026
Clinical Management Phase
July 2026
Specialized Topics Phase
August 2026
Professional Practice Phase
Sports Medicine Specialist (SMS) Full Access Pass
Lock in the complete SMS Certification now—automatic access to every course and the final exam through 2026.
- Automatic Access to every Sports Medicine Specialist (SMS) course as it releases
- Priority access to updates and bonus content released for the SMS Certification.
- SMS Certification price locked through 2026, fully protected from future tuition increases.
- Lifetime access to the SMS Certification resources and Sports Toolbox community.
Limited SMS Certification spots available; pricing and benefits subject to change for future cohorts.