Start Your
Sports Medicine Specialist
Certification Today
Sports Toolbox is the home of 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.
Who It's For
Built for the Entire Sports Medicine Team
The SMS Certification is designed for interprofessional clinicians who work with athletes — from the training room to the sideline to the clinic.
Medical Doctor
Team Physician
Lead medical decision-making with evidence-based sports medicine protocols.
Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation
Guide athletes from injury through structured return-to-sport progression.
Certified Athletic Trainer
First Response
Deliver sideline care, emergency response, and day-to-day athlete management.
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Care
Provide advanced clinical assessment and treatment across sports settings.
Registered Nurse
Care Coordination
Support acute care, recovery monitoring, and interprofessional collaboration.
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Response
Apply critical pre-hospital trauma and emergency care skills on the field.
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Performance
Integrate load management, biomechanics, and injury prevention programming.
Sports Psychologist
Mental Performance
Support athlete mental health, readiness, and performance under pressure.
Registered Dietitian
Performance Nutrition
Optimize fueling, hydration, and recovery strategies for athletic populations.
How It Works
Your Path to SMS Certification
A clear, structured progression from your first course to a recognized credential — built for busy clinicians.
Enroll
Choose an individual course or the Full Access Pass to unlock the complete certification path.
Complete the Phases
Progress through 13 modular courses across four phases — foundational, clinical, specialized, and professional.
Earn Your SMS Credential
Finish the capstone skills assessment and receive your Sports Medicine Specialist certification.
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.
1 of 13 courses available
New courses unlock as they release throughout the certification path
Emergency care, assessment, and core sports medicine principles
On-Field and Emergency Care
Immediate protocols for field-side trauma assessment and stabilization.
Assessment, Imaging, and Diagnostics
Clinical evaluation, imaging interpretation, and diagnostic decision-making.
Full Access Pass
One pass. Every course.
Enroll once and unlock the full SMS Certification path — all 12 modular courses, the capstone skills assessment, and every future release included.
See everything includedSports Medicine Specialist (SMS) Full Access Pass
Lock in the complete SMS Certification — automatic access to every course and the capstone assessment.
- 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, protected from future tuition increases
- Lifetime access to SMS Certification resources and the Sports Toolbox community
Limited SMS Certification spots available; pricing and benefits subject to change for future cohorts.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the SMS Certification, enrollment, and the learning path.
Ready to Start Your SMS Certification?
Join clinicians building interprofessional sports medicine expertise — start with a single course or unlock the full certification path today.