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The ABPTS Maintenance of Specialist Certification is a model for certification that focuses on continuing competence of the physical therapist specialist. This page covers MOSC timeline for specialists entering into the program.
All individuals whose certification expiration is 2023 or beyond will follow the MOSC process.
See the chart below to assess whether you are required to recertify under the current recertification process (Professional Development Portfolio (PDP), retake of initial certification exam, completion of accredited residency program) or the newly established MOSC process:
Certification Expiration Year |
Options to Recertify |
2021 |
PDP, residency or exam |
2022 |
PDP, residency or exam |
2023 |
MOSC |
2024 |
MOSC |
2025 |
MOSC |
2026 |
MOSC |
2027 |
MOSC |
2028 |
MOSC |
2029 |
MOSC |
2030 |
MOSC |