The SACE was established to create a pool of certified specialists to write items for the specialist certification examinations. SACE members play a critical role with preparing, reviewing, and revising examination items for the specialty exams. This works earns them credit towards the maintenance of

Pediatric Specialty Council members are responsible for developing the examination instruments in consultation with the ABPTS testing agency and approved consultants.

Wound Management Specialty Council members are responsible for developing the examination instruments in consultation with the ABPTS testing agency and approved consultants.

The "Description of Specialty Practice" is developed for each specialty area and outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to clinical practice in that area. DSP content is based on a detailed practice analysis, which involves extensive research, including survey data and judgments of subject

All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in "Description of Specialty Practice: Oncologic Physical Therapy." Following is an outline summarizing the key components of the DSP for oncologic physical therapy. Examination percentages reflect the approximate weighting of the specialty

All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in "Description of Specialty Practice: Sports Physical Therapy." The board-certified sports physical therapy specialist examination is based on six major competency areas. Each competency area is subdivided into specific objectives in Chapter

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialty Council members are responsible for developing the examination instruments in consultation with the ABPTS testing agency and approved consultants.

Feb 2, 2022/Event

This annual event recognizes the accomplishment of all physical therapists who achieved initial ABPTS specialist certification or who were recertified in the prior calendar year.

Feb 23, 2023/Event

This session will provide an overview of the MOSC program requirements, review the program history and development, and introduce the learning plan system.

The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties is the organizational body that guides the American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Specialization Program along with its appointed specialty councils. The Board: Reviews and revises policies and procedures to implement the certification process.