Access information about upcoming and annual , regularly hosted events for certified specialists, including the APTA Certified Specialist Award Ceremony for newly certified and recertifying specialists.

Review information on how APTA's specialization program orginated.

Orthopaedics - New Eligibility Requirements for the 2026 Exam Cycle _____________________________________________________________ Approved exam candidates must be physical therapists who hold a current permanent/unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the United States or any of its possessions

The ABPTS Board is comprised of 9 board-certified physical therapists representing the 10 different specialty areas and is the governing body for the APTA Certified Specialization Program.

This page covers MOSC Requirement 1: Professional Standing and Direct Patient Care Hours.

The ABPTS Maintenance of Specialist Certification (MOSC) is a model for certification that focuses on continuing competence of the physical therapist specialist. This page covers MOSC Requirement 2: Commitment to Lifelong Learning Through Professional Development. You are obligated to participate in

The ABPTS Maintenance of Specialist Certification (MOSC) is a model for certification that focuses on continuing competence of the physical therapist specialist. This page covers MOSC Requirement 4: Year 10 Non-Proctored Recertification Examination.

A board-certified specialist with current certification status and retiring from direct patient/client care (as defined by ABPTS) who desires to maintain affiliation with the certification process may apply to ABPTS for authorization to include the designation "emeritus" after their specialist credential

May 21, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

Review the governing policies and procedures for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

Access information to assist you in seeking an initial board-certification in the cardiovascular and pulmonary specialty area.