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Learn moreSports 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
The SMS Certification is designed for interprofessional clinicians who work with athletes — from the training room to the sideline to the clinic.
Team Physician
Lead medical decision-making with evidence-based sports medicine protocols.
Rehabilitation
Guide athletes from injury through structured return-to-sport progression.
First Response
Deliver sideline care, emergency response, and day-to-day athlete management.
Clinical Care
Provide advanced clinical assessment and treatment across sports settings.
Care Coordination
Support acute care, recovery monitoring, and interprofessional collaboration.
Emergency Response
Apply critical pre-hospital trauma and emergency care skills on the field.
Performance
Integrate load management, biomechanics, and injury prevention programming.
Mental Performance
Support athlete mental health, readiness, and performance under pressure.
Performance Nutrition
Optimize fueling, hydration, and recovery strategies for athletic populations.
How It Works
A clear, structured progression from your first course to a recognized credential — built for busy clinicians.
Choose an individual course or the Full Access Pass to unlock the complete certification path.
Progress through 13 modular courses across four phases — foundational, clinical, specialized, and professional.
Finish the capstone skills assessment and receive your Sports Medicine Specialist certification.
The Curriculum
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
Immediate protocols for field-side trauma assessment and stabilization.
Clinical evaluation, imaging interpretation, and diagnostic decision-making.
Full Access Pass
Enroll once and unlock the full SMS Certification path — all 12 modular courses, the capstone skills assessment, and every future release included.
See everything includedLock in the complete SMS Certification — automatic access to every course and the capstone assessment.
Limited SMS Certification spots available; pricing and benefits subject to change for future cohorts.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about the SMS Certification, enrollment, and the learning path.
Assistant certification path
Two eight-week certifications for students and career explorers — from fundamentals to hands-on team workflows. Enrollment details are on the way.
Foundations of athlete health, injury prevention, and how sports medicine teams operate.
8-week program
Practical workflows for injury recognition, rehab support, and coordinated team care.
8-week program
Want launch dates, prerequisites, or how Level II builds on Level I?
Inquire for detailsJoin clinicians building interprofessional sports medicine expertise — start with a single course or unlock the full certification path today.
