Apr 13, 2021

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

Apr 14, 2021

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 3: Practice Performance Through Examples of Clinical Care and Reasoning. The purpose of this requirement

Apr 20, 2021

In 1989 the APTA House of Delegates approved board certification in the area of geriatric physical therapy. The first Geriatrics Specialist Certification Examination was given in February 1992. As of June 2020, ABPTS has certified 3,316 geriatric specialists.

Apr 28, 2021

ABPTS Specialty Councils develop minimum eligibility requirements for certification and recertification in a specialty area based on ABPTS guidelines, and when required screen applicants for eligibility to sit for exams and for recertification.

Apr 19, 2021

There are some additional / different maintenance guidelines for initial certification in the Sports specialty area, as well as Sports specialists seeking to maintain their certification, specifically regarding direct patient care and venue hours.

May 3, 2021/Article

May 3, 2021/Article

Apr 28, 2021

Certified specialists can use the following materials in their marketing efforts. ABPTS Logo Access Click Here and log in using your APTA ID and password Click on Learning Plans and scroll to Logo Authorization Click Begin How to Promote Your Board-Certification Specialization Tips for Promoting Specialist

May 1, 2020/Open Access

Criteria for establishment of a new specialty area are established by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and guide the development of all new specialty areas. The APTA House of Delegates approves all new specialty areas.

May 6, 2021

There are opportunities at varying levels to become involved with the ABPTS certification process. From being an item writer, to participating in a specialty council, all the way to become an ABPTS Board member.