Credentials that
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The certifications travel healthcare facilities look for most. Know what you need, what helps, and what sets you apart.

Travel Essentials

3 certs
BLS

Basic Life Support

Renew: Every 2 years

Required

CPR and basic airway management for healthcare providers. Required by virtually every facility in the country for all clinical roles — the one certification every traveler needs.

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ACLS

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Renew: Every 2 years

Advanced emergency cardiac care including pharmacology, rhythm recognition, airway management, and team dynamics. Frequently required for acute care, ICU, cath lab, and respiratory travel assignments.

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PALS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Renew: Every 2 years

Emergency assessment and management for pediatric patients. Commonly required for pediatric, NICU, and emergency travel assignments.

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Specialty Add-Ons

6 certs
OCS

Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

Renew: Every 10 years

Board-certified specialization in orthopaedic physical therapy — the most recognized PT specialty. A differentiator (not a requirement) that can mean faster placement and higher rates on outpatient ortho and sports travel assignments.

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CHT

Certified Hand Therapist

Renew: Every 5 years

Advanced certification for OTs and PTs specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation. Opens access to niche, higher-paying hand therapy travel contracts.

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WCC

Wound Care Certified

Renew: Every 5 years

Certification in wound assessment, treatment, and prevention. A practical cross-discipline add-on for SNF, home health, and acute care travel roles.

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LSVT

LSVT BIG & LOUD Certification

Renew: Recertify every 2 years

Certification in the LSVT protocols for Parkinson's and neurological conditions — BIG for movement (PT/OT) and LOUD for voice (SLP). A cross-discipline add-on often requested for neuro caseloads.

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CT

Computed Tomography (ARRT)

Renew: Annual renewal; 24 CE every 2 years

A post-primary ARRT credential that qualifies a registered radiologic technologist to work in CT — one of the most in-demand imaging modalities for travel. Added on top of your primary registration, not in place of it.

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MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT)

Renew: Annual renewal; 24 CE every 2 years

A post-primary ARRT credential for magnetic resonance imaging. MRI is a consistently high-demand travel modality, and the credential is added on top of your primary registration.

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