Get Certified in Kinesiology Taping — 16 CE Credits, 100% Online

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CKTS — Certified K-Cuts Taping Specialist credential
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Inside the K-Cuts Certification

• 16 CE Credits •  NCBTMB Approved •  Certified in 6 Hours

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30+ Applications

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Why Professionals Choose K-Cuts

✔ Built for Real Clinical Use
Designed for pain, performance, and recovery — not theory or trends.

✔ Learn Fast, Apply Immediately
Start using the system with clients the same day you begin.

✔ Structured System — Not Guesswork Follow a clear application grid that removes uncertainty and improves consistency.

Trusted by 1,000+ Professionals

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Therapist applying red kinesiology tape to a client’s upper back and shoulder
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K-Cuts™ Kinesiology Taping Certification

  • 16 NCBTMB Approved CE Credits
  • Full Certification (CKTS™)
  • Step-by-step video modules
  • Lifetime access
  • Downloadable resources

Most in-person taping courses run $300–500 before travel. This is $299, 100% online.

K-Cuts Taping System Certification, 16 CE, NCBTMB Approved Provider
COURSE CURRICULUM

7 Sections. 31 Clinical Applications. Everything You Need to Start Taping Confidently.

The K-Cuts™ system isn’t a collection of techniques — it’s a framework. You’ll learn the why behind every application so you can adapt, not just memorize.

7

Course Sections

31

K-Cuts™ Applications

60+

On-Demand Videos

16

CE Credits

Course Sections

01

Section 1 — Introduction

Course structure, objectives, and how to navigate the K-Cuts™ system at your own pace.

02

Section 2 — Key Terms & Methods

The vocabulary and foundational mechanics of kinesiology taping — with interactive exercises and a section quiz.

03

Section 3 — The Application Grid

The core K-Cuts™ framework: Objective, Target Tissue, Method, and Tension. Taught through video and animation — the reasoning behind every application in the course. Quiz included.

04

Section 4 — Tale of the Tape

Tape properties, contraindications, basic cuts, and setup — with real clinical tips built in. Quiz included.

05

Section 5 — Single-Type Applications (On-Demand Video)

19 clinical video demonstrations, each walking you through a single-cut or single-method application. Watch, pause, rewind, repeat.
Point of pain · Hamstrings · Quadriceps · Shoulder instability · AC joint · Pec major · Supraspinatus · Triceps · Subacromial bursitis · Trochanteric bursitis · Hip pointer · Wrist sprain

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Section 6 — Combined Applications (On-Demand Video)

20 advanced video demonstrations for complex, multi-cut presentations. The conditions your clients actually walk in with.
Plantar fasciitis · Calf strain · Whiplash · PFPS · Medial shin splints · ITB syndrome · Shoulder impingement · Golfer’s elbow · Tennis elbow · Achilles tendinosis · Carpal tunnel · Frozen shoulder · De Quervain’s · Bunions

31 Conditions. Real Clinical Presentations.

Every K-Cuts™ application was built around conditions you actually see in practice — not textbook edge cases. Watch the demo, understand the decision, apply it in your next session.

Plantar Fasciitis  ·  Achilles Tendinosis  ·  Medial Shin Splints  ·  ITB Syndrome  ·  PFPS  ·  Calf Strain  ·  Hamstrings  ·  Quadriceps  ·  Hip Pointer  ·  Trochanteric Bursitis  ·  Shoulder Instability  ·  Shoulder Impingement  ·  Subacromial Bursitis  ·  AC Joint  ·  Frozen Shoulder  ·  Pec Major  ·  Supraspinatus  ·  Triceps  ·  Golfer’s Elbow  ·  Tennis Elbow  ·  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome  ·  De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis  ·  Wrist Sprain  ·  Bunions  ·  Whiplash

19 NCBTMB-Aligned Learning Objectives

Explain how varying tape tension levels affect the tape’s ability to recoil.

Explain how tissue stretch influences the tape’s ability to lift the skin.

Explain the function of each kinesiology taping application taught in the course.

Identify 2 methods of preparing the skin for a KT application.

List 3 tape cuts commonly used in KT applications.

List 2 tension levels commonly applied in KT and when each is used.

List 3 factors that influence tension selection.

Describe the steps for applying a tensionless anchor.

Describe how to activate the KT adhesive post-application.

Describe the objective of a KT Pain Application.

Describe the objective of a KT Muscle Application.

Describe the objective of a KT Joint Application.

Describe the objective of a KT Swelling Application.

Outline the key physiological effect of a Swelling Application.

Identify a KT application that requires zero tape tension.

Identify the direction of tape application for a ligament sprain.

Compare and contrast Pain and Swelling applications.

Differentiate between Muscle and Joint applications.

Discuss how to incorporate a KT Muscle Application into a treatment plan for a hamstring strain.

Everything in this curriculum translates directly to your next treatment session.

Instant access. Self-paced. Certificate issued today.

Everything You Need to Get Certified

30+ Video Modules

On-demand, watch at your own pace on any device

CKTS™ Certification

Nationally recognized credential, yours to use immediately

16 NCBTMB CE Credits

Accepted for massage therapy license renewal

90+ Page eBook

Step-by-step visual taping guide included

100% Online

No schedule, no live sessions, learn from anywhere

Unlimited Review Access

Come back to any module any time — no expiration

What Practitioners Are Saying

★★★★★
This course was everything I have been looking for in an on-line class. I live in an area that seldom gets any quality live CE classes within a 4 hour drive and the on-line content that’s out there has frustrated me even more. This was amazing. I have wanted to learn more about kinesiology tape since the last Olympics. I can say with confidence that I can now tape my clients. I use the eBook in my treatment room.
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Jeremy P
LMT
★★★★★
I appreciated their agnostic approach to tapes. It kept the message of how to tape very clear. I went to another workshop where all they would do is tell us how great their tape was and why other tapes stink. These guys don’t care what brand you use, as long as you’re using the tape correctly.
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Phillip C.
BCTMB, LMT
★★★★★
I’m not much for computers. I prefer live classes with hands on guidance, but there aren’t many taping classes that come around here. This was so simple to navigate and I felt like I was in a live classroom. I have already started to tape some clients. The eBook is an awesome way to show my clients what I’m doing.
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Barbara R.
DC
Drew Freedman, creator of the K-Cuts Taping System

Drew Freedman, Principal
Educator | Innovator | Industry Leader

After 25 years in clinical practice, I’ve worked with everyone from Olympic-level athletes and NCAA Division I programs to the massage therapist who just wants to tape with confidence on Monday morning.

What I kept noticing — across all of it — was the same thing. The practitioners who got real results weren’t the ones who knew the most patterns. They were the ones who understood why they were doing what they were doing.

That’s what K-Cuts™ is built on. And it’s what I’ve spent the last decade teaching.

Board Licensed Massage Therapist. Sports Medicine graduate. National CE Educator credentialed through NCBTMB. More than 1,000 practitioners certified across the country.

What You'll Walk Away With

  • ✔  Confidence applying kinesiology tape in any clinical situation
  • ✔  A clear decision-making framework — not a pattern library
  • ✔  The ability to adapt applications in real time based on what the body needs
  • ✔  Improved client outcomes you can explain and repeat

30-Day Confidence Guarantee

Try it for 30 days. Not what you expected? Email us. We’ll refund — no questions.

Everything you need to know

Pre-Registration

How do I register for a course?

After paying, you’ll be automatically registered and can immediately access your account dashboard to begin your course.

 

You need Wi-Fi or internet access. Our platform works on desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone. For best experience and note-taking, we recommend a computer or tablet.

Yes. All devices are supported, but some features (like notes) are easiest on computers/tablets.

You have as long as you need. 

The eCourse is $299 (subject to change)

Licensing requirements vary by state. Consult your state board or licensing agency for professional practice guidance.

 

Anyone can take the course, but a basic understanding of anatomy & physiology is recommended. If you plan to bill clients, check your state regulations.

Yes — contact us for a discount.

 

Live workshops are great, but our eCourse is designed to feel like a live class and deliver the same core content without travel.

Currently we offer 16 NCBTMB CE’s, plus select credits for NASM, APTA, and AFAA. Credit varies by governing body.

Yes. Please contact us for more information.

The eCourse is self-paced. Watching all videos straight through takes about 6 hours. Completing assignments (photos/video submissions) will add time.

Yes, please contact us for more information

Yes — live workshops are offered in the US and Canada. Completion from a live workshop can be credited toward certification.

Every state has different standards for professional licensure. It is strongly recommended that you check with your state’s professional licensure board to determine what CE’s are accepted.

No, we sell education. We suggest that you purchase your kinesiology tape through a reputable distributor.

Yes — the course is designed for clinicians and motivated non-clinicians (coaches, trainers, athletes, parents, etc.).

If you bought through a distributor, a book with enrollment instructions is included. Use those instructions to enroll and get started.

Yes. Please contact us and we will be happy to see if we can add a date to our calendar.
Yes! Upon certification, Certified Kinesiology Taping Specialists (CKTS) are encouraged to keep their new skills sharp by constant practice, application and research. We do not require any additional fees at this time.

Your CKTS™ designation does not expire.
The NCBTMB approved provider status (our ability to issue credits) is renewed every 2 years — but your certification remains valid.
If you see an old print-out with an expired provider date, simply reprint a new certificate from your account.

Refund Policy

Can I get a refund?

Yes, under certain conditions:

• Full refund within 24 hours of purchase if the course has not been started and no physical products have shipped.
• If products are shipped but the course has not begun, you will be refunded minus the value of shipped items plus a $10 admin fee.
• Once you begin the eCourse (even one module), sales are final.

Technical Support

I had to leave in the middle of a video will it start from where I left off?

No–sections must be completed in order, and progress is recorded when “Mark Section Complete” is clicked. If you leave and return to a section you haven’t marked complete, you’ll need to start that section over.

 

Click the video once to make sure it hasn’t been paused.
• Check your internet connection.
• Try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache.
• If the issue continues, contact support at info@learn2tape.com

Close other tabs or programs
• Restart your device
• Try a different browser or a wired internet connection

Taking A Course

How do I take my course?

After registration, go to your account dashboard and launch the course. Complete each section and click “Mark Section Complete” to advance.

 

No. You may pause or rewind videos, but sections must be completed in order. You must mark each section complete before progressing.

Please remember to complete each section and/or topic successfully by clicking on the “Mark Section Complete” button after the current section has completed in order advance. If you leave the page or do not click the mark complete button, your progress will not be recorded and you will have to resume the course from the beginning of that section.

Yes — notes improve retention and make certification work easier. Your note entries are available in your account, but they will expire at the end of your 180-day course window.

Certification

How do I print my certificate once I complete the course?

Once you complete all requirements—including assignments and the exam with a passing score—you can download and print your certificate from your course page.

Yes — course records remain available up to 1 year after completion. We recommend downloading and saving a copy of your certificate for your records.

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