Date: Friday, March 8, 2024
Category: General

For Immediate Release - March 8, 2024 

Washington, D.C. - RESNA is pleased to announce the launch of the updated Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) certification exam.

RESNA placed the SMS certification exam on hiatus in November 2023 while it underwent an update, aligning with the latest industry standards and technological advancements. A panel of subject matter experts revised the exam to cover the full spectrum of seating and mobility delivery as well as professional conduct.

SMS candidates must be ATPs in good standing to apply. Additional requirements are listed on the RESNA website. For a limited time, SMS exam candidates will receive $50 off the cost of the exam (normally $250) because candidates will have to wait until May 2024 for their score report, in order to allow RESNA to complete the standard setting process for this updated exam.

RESNA launched the Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) certification exam in 2010. The SMS certification exam is a specialty certification for professionals working in seating and mobility, whereas the Assistive Technology Professional certification (ATP) is a broad-based certification exam covering all major areas of assistive technology. The SMS exam is focused specifically on seating, positioning, and mobility. The program is intended for clinicians, suppliers, engineers, and others involved in seating and mobility service provision. There are currently over 230 certified ATP/SMS professionals in the United States and Canada.

For more information, visit www.resna.org.