The clinical electrophysiologic specialty area within the physical therapy profession encompasses those areas of practice that use electricity to monitor, measure, or produce physiologic responses in the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of human dysfunction. Specialists in this area are skilled

The oncologic specialty area within the physical therapy profession includes the management of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary and cardiopulmonary rehabilitative needs of patients living with and beyond cancer and other chronic illnesses including HIV.

The pediatric specialty area within the physical therapy profession includes treatment of traumatic, developmental, and systemic disorders that relate specifically to children.

The women’s health clinical specialist demonstrates advanced knowledge in foundational science, behavioral science, clinical science, client management and practice management in the realm of women’s health physical therapy.

The wound management specialty area within the physical therapy profession involves understanding, assessing, and maintaining the integrity of the integumentary system across the lifespan and in preventing and managing multiple types of wounds and integumentary conditions for optimal outcomes.

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Get access to requirements, resources, and tools to help you get started with what you need to become a board-certified sports physical therapist specialist.

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Preparing for and taking the specialist certification exam aren't easy, but there are a variety of ways to study and plan.

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ABPTS Board-Certified Clinical Specialists share their journey to becoming certified: not just how it enhanced their practice, connected them with more patients, and changed their outlook, but how the process itself provided deeper insights into their areas of focus.

Jan 1, 2021/Open Access

This presentation provides details and demonstrates how the APTA Specialist Certification Program can open new doors for you as a professional.