Concussion Spot Certification Pathway

Focused Clinical Certifications in Concussion, Headache, and Vestibular Rehabilitation

The Concussion Spot Certification Pathway is designed for healthcare professionals who want practical, evidence-informed training in concussion, headache, and vestibular rehabilitation.

These certifications are built to help clinicians improve clinical reasoning, organize complex patient presentations, and demonstrate focused training in specialty areas that are commonly seen in rehabilitation practice but often underrepresented in traditional certification pathways.

The first available certification is:

CS-CRP (Concussion Spot Certified Concussion Rehabilitation Provider)
- The CS-CRP credential is earned through the completion of our Phase 1 Concussion Rehabilitation Course titled Comprehensive Concussion Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Treatment, and successfully passing the 77-question course exam.

Future certification tracks are planned in advanced concussion rehabilitation, headache rehabilitation, and vestibular rehabilitation.

Why This Certification Pathway Was Created

Concussion Spot began with concussion care.

Clinically, I saw that concussion rehabilitation often lives at the bridge between neurological and orthopedic care. Many patients were receiving care through only one lens.

Some patients were treated primarily from a neurological perspective, but their cervical spine or musculoskeletal contributors continued to persist. Others were treated primarily from an orthopedic perspective, but the neurological, vestibular, ocular, and sensory components of their recovery were not fully addressed.

The result was that many patients either did not fully improve or their recovery was far less efficient than it could have been.

Concussion Spot was created to bring these clinical worlds together.

The goal is to help clinicians develop a more complete framework for evaluating and treating concussion by integrating the neurological, orthopedic, vestibular, ocular, headache, cervical, exertion, and functional pieces of recovery.

As my own clinical learning expanded through vestibular rehabilitation, optometry, orofacial & TMD pain, headache management, and related specialty areas, one thing became clear:

Concussion, headache, and vestibular dysfunction are deeply connected.

These conditions often overlap, influence each other, and require a more integrated approach than any single specialty lens can provide.

The Concussion Spot Certification Pathway was built to help clinicians see the whole picture — not just one piece of it — so they can reason more clearly, treat more effectively, and help patients move through recovery with a better plan.

Certification Tracks

The Concussion Spot Certification Pathway includes three core clinical tracks:

Concussion Rehabilitation
Headache Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation

Each certification track is designed to stand on its own while also complementing the others.

Clinicians may choose the track that best fits their practice, or progress through multiple tracks to build broader expertise in concussion, headache, dizziness, and complex symptom management.

Concussion Certification Track

CS-CRP: Concussion Spot Certified Rehabilitation Provider

The CS-CRP credential is the foundational concussion rehabilitation certification offered through Concussion Spot Education.

This certification is designed for healthcare professionals who want to improve their ability to evaluate, classify, and treat individuals with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury using a structured clinical reasoning process.

The CS-CRP pathway is designed to help clinicians move beyond general concussion education and apply a practical clinical framework for assessment, treatment planning, recovery progression, and return-to-activity decision-making.

Requirements to Earn the CS-CRP Credential

To earn the CS-CRP credential, participants must:

Complete the Comprehensive Concussion Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Treatment Course. Either via online or a live course.
Complete all required course modules for the online or Live 2-Day Concussion Rehabilitation Course.
Pass the 77-question certification exam with a score of 80% or higher
Agree to the Concussion Spot credential-use guidelines before using the CS-CRP designation
Practice within their professional scope, license, and applicable laws

Clinicians who complete all requirements may list the CS-CRP credential after their name and use the designation for professional and marketing purposes, provided it is used in accordance with Concussion Spot credential-use guidelines.

Example: Jane Smith, PT, DPT, CS-CRP

Available Now: CS-CRP Certification Pathway

There are currently two ways to complete the CS-CRP certification pathway:

Option 1: Online Course Enrollment

This option is for clinicians who have not completed the live 2-day Concussion Rehabilitation Course.

Enrollment in the online course includes:

Full access to the online concussion rehabilitation course
Required course modules
CS-CRP certification exam access
Concussion Spot clinical tools and resources
Lifetime access to the Concussion Spot Clinical Community

Option 2: CS-CRP Exam Access for Live Course Graduates

This option is for clinicians who have already completed the live 2-day Concussion Rehabilitation Course through Concussion Spot Education.

Live course graduates may purchase access to the CS-CRP certification exam pathway without retaking the full online course.

Includes:

CS-CRP certification exam access
Ability to use the CS-CRP credential for professional marketing after successful completion
Lifetime access to the Concussion Spot Clinical Community
Recognition as a Concussion Spot Certified Rehabilitation Provider after meeting all requirements

Requirement: Must have completed the live 2-day Concussion Rehabilitation Course through Concussion Spot Education.

Price: $99

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Access CS-CRP Exam Here

Secure checkout and course access are provided through our educational platform partner, Brain Recovery Project.

Headache Certification Track

The CS-HRP credential will be the foundational headache rehabilitation certification offered through Concussion Spot Education. This future certification track is being developed for healthcare professionals who want a stronger clinical framework for evaluating and managing headache presentations commonly seen in rehabilitation practice. Headache symptoms are frequently seen in patients with concussion, neck pain, and persistent post-traumatic symptoms, but also in non-traumatic presentations. Such as tension-type headaches, cervicogenic Headaches, migraine Headaches, etc. This certification pathway will help clinicians better understand how headache presentations overlap with cervical, vestibular, ocular, neurological, orofacial, lifestyle, and concussion-related factors. The goal of this track is to help clinicians better understand the role of rehabilitation in headache care and integrate reasoning into broader multidisciplinary healthcare.

Availability Coming Soon

Vestibular Certification Track

The CS-VRP credential will be the foundational vestibular rehabilitation certification offered through Concussion Spot Education. This future certification track is being developed for healthcare professionals who want focused training in dizziness, balance, and vestibular rehabilitation. Vestibular dysfunction is commonly involved in concussion, persistent dizziness, visual motion sensitivity, balance dysfunction, and return-to-activity limitations. This certification pathway will help clinicians build a more structured approach to evaluating and treating dizziness-related presentations. The goal of this track is to help clinicians build a practical framework for evaluating and treating vestibular-related presentations across populations.

Availability Coming Soon

Assessment Philosophy

Concussion Spot certification pathways use a mastery-based assessment model. Participants must complete the required education pathway and achieve a passing score on the certification exam to earn the corresponding credential.

Each exam is designed to assess course comprehension, clinical reasoning, and practical application of Concussion Spot’s structured rehabilitation framework. The goal is to make the assessment meaningful and competency-focused while still supporting learning, confidence, and clinical implementation.

Concussion Spot credentials recognize completion of our certification pathways and do not expand a clinician’s professional scope of practice.

Maintaining Certification

Concussion Spot certifications are designed to support continued learning, clinical growth, and professional development — not create an unnecessary administrative burden.

Each Concussion Spot certification remains active for 2 years from the date it is earned.

To maintain active certification, clinicians must complete one approved Concussion Spot course, workshop, or update module in the matching certification category every 2 years.

If certification renewal is missed, the certification becomes inactive. Clinicians have a 1-year inactive grace period to reactivate their credential by completing one approved Concussion Spot course, workshop, or update module in the matching certification category.

If the certification remains inactive for more than 1 year, the clinician must re-complete the full certification course and pass the certification exam again to regain active certification status.

There are:

No separate renewal fees
No reinstatement fees
No unnecessary administrative charges

The goal is simple: stay active by continuing to learn.

Credential-Use Guidelines

Using Your Concussion Spot Credential

Clinicians who successfully complete all certification requirements may use the corresponding Concussion Spot credential while their certification remains active.

For example:

Jane Smith, PT, DPT, CS-CRP

The credential may be listed on a:

Resume or CV
Professional biography
Clinic profile / website
Email signature
LinkedIn profile
Course or professional development record

Credential-Use Expectations

Clinicians using a Concussion Spot credential agree to:

Use the credential only while certification is active
Represent the credential accurately as an independent Concussion Spot Education certification
Avoid describing the credential as an APTA, ABPTS, or board-specialty certification
Avoid implying that the credential expands the legal scope of practice
Practice within their professional scope, license, and applicable laws
Use the credential exactly as awarded without modifying the credential letters, title, or certification logo.
Discontinue use of the credential if certification becomes inactive

Concussion Spot credentials recognize completion of structured training and assessment in a defined clinical content area. They do not replace professional licensure or formal board certification.

What’s Included

Get FREE Access with the purchase of any course.
Get feedback on real patient cases
Support when you’re unsure what to do next
Collaborate with clinicians across disciplines
Improve outcomes for complex patients
Continue learning beyond the course
Access new tools and resources as they’re released
Be part of a supportive clinical community
Lifetime access with no ongoing fees

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Frequently Asked Questions & Disclaimer

Credential Disclaimer

Concussion Spot certifications recognize completion of structured Concussion Spot training and assessment in a defined clinical content area.

These credentials do not replace professional licensure, do not expand a clinician’s legal scope of practice, and should not be represented as board certification through ABPTS, APTA, or any other professional board unless explicitly stated.

Clinicians are responsible for practicing within their professional scope, license, state or regional regulations, and applicable laws.

The first available certification is CS-CRP, which stands for Concussion Spot Certified Concussion Rehabilitation Provider.
To earn CS-CRP, participants must complete the Comprehensive Concussion Rehabilitation: Examination & Treatment Course, complete all required modules, and pass the 77-question certification exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Yes. Clinicians who complete all certification requirements may use CS-CRP after their name while their certification remains active.
Example:
Jane Smith, PT, DPT, CS-CRP
Yes. The Comprehensive Concussion Rehabilitation: Examination & Treatment online course includes access to the CS-CRP certification exam and eligibility to use the CS-CRP credential after successfully completing all requirements.
- full online course access
- CS-CRP certification exam
- Core Concussion Clinical Toolkit
- downloadable clinical resources
- 12 months of course access
- continuing education credit, if applicable
- eligibility to use CS-CRP after passing the exam
The certification exam is designed to be meaningful, clinically relevant, and approachable. It assesses your understanding of the required course content, your clinical reasoning, and your ability to apply Concussion Spot’s structured rehabilitation framework.
Participants must complete the required education pathway and achieve a passing score on the certification exam to earn the corresponding credential. The exam follows a mastery-based learning model, meaning retakes are permitted to support deeper understanding and confident clinical application.
The goal is not to create an unnecessarily stressful testing experience, but to ensure participants can demonstrate understanding of the material and apply the clinical framework in practice.
Concussion Spot credentials recognize completion of our certification pathways and do not expand a clinician’s professional scope of practice.
Enrollment includes 12 months of access to the online course content, exam, and downloadable course materials. Once you download the course content & materials, you will have access to them indefinitely, even after your online access ends.
Concussion Spot certifications remain active for 2 years from the date they are earned.
To maintain active certification, clinicians must complete one approved Concussion Spot course in the matching certification category every 2 years.
For CS-CRP, this means completing one approved concussion-focused Concussion Spot course every 2 years.
No. There are no separate renewal or reinstatement fees.
If a certification becomes inactive, clinicians may reactivate it by completing an approved Concussion Spot course in the matching category within 2 years of it going inactive.
No. Concussion Spot certifications are independent professional certifications offered by Concussion Spot Education.
They are not ABPTS board certifications and are not affiliated with or endorsed by APTA or ABPTS.
No. Concussion Spot certifications do not expand professional scope of practice. Clinicians are responsible for practicing within their professional license, scope, state or regional regulations, and applicable laws.
Yes. Past in-person participants may be eligible for the CS-CRP Bridge Exam pathway for $99. Participants must pass the certification exam with a score of 80% or higher to earn the credential.
Yes. Future in-person participants may add the CS-CRP certification exam for $99. Along with the exam, these students will also gain lifetime access to the concussion spot clinical community for no additional cost.
Yes. The advanced concussion certification, CS-ACRP, is planned as the next step in the Concussion Spot Certification Pathway.
Future certification pathways are also planned in headache and vestibular rehabilitation.

Begin With CS-CRP

The CS-CRP credential is the first step in the Concussion Spot Certification Pathway.

If you are ready to build a stronger clinical framework for concussion rehabilitation and earn a focused professional credential, start with the Phase 1 Concussion Rehabilitation Course.

Comprehensive Concussion Rehabilitation: Evaluation & Treatment Course + CS-CRP Certification