APTA's Specialization Program governed by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties is supported by staff who cover two areas of the program: initial certification and maintenance of certification. 

All SACE members who have at least 10 items produced and submitted through to the specialty council's item review coordinator in a calendar year have an opportunity to win and be recognized.

Access information on accommodations and other related considerations that you should be aware of before taking the exam. Some considerations or accommodations require pre-approval.

Jan 1, 2021/Open Access

Promote your achievement as a certified specialist with this collection of personalized items from Church Hill Classics. There are a variety of frames and items to choose from —they also make terrific gifts.

DSPs serve as the basis for the specialist certification exams and are valuable aids in determining your readiness for specialist certification.

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

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

Women’s Health 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. The DSP content is based on a detailed practice analysis, which involves extensive research, including survey data and judgments of

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