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Specialist Certification Examination Outline: Neurology

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

Specialist Certification Examination Outline: Oncology

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

Specialist Certification Examination Outline: Pediatrics

All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in  "Description of Specialty Practice: Pediatric Physical Therapy." Based on demographic data related to practice settings, the survey frequency data, and the DSP categories, the subject matter expert group used a consensus-building process

Specialist Certification Examination Outline: Sports

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 five major competency areas. Each competency area is subdivided into specific objectives in Chapter

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialty Panel

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

Specialist Certification Examination Outline: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary

The content outline lists major content areas and components of the exam.

APTA Specialization Program Fee Schedule and Deadlines

Review specialization application and examination fees and deadlines for initial ABPTS certification.

From Application to Celebration: The Path to Your Specialist Credential

APTA Specialist Certification will challenge you. Be prepared to meet those challenges by understanding the process before you begin your journey.

Specialist Certification Exam Development & Construction

Review information on how the examination is developed, constructed, and administered.

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May 3, 2021/Article