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

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

All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in "Description of Specialty Practice: Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy." The following is an outline summarizing the approximate examination percentages for each content domain from the DSP. The outline also contains information

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

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

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

All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in  "Description of Specialty Practice: Wound Management Physical Therapy." The following is an outline summarizing the key components of the DSP. Examination percentages reflect the approximate weighting of specialty board examination for

Feb 22, 2023/Course

Annual workshop to assist specialization academy of content experts with item writing. This workshop is normally hosted at APTA's Combined Sections Meeting.

Oct 13, 2023/Open Access

Review the growth of ABPTS board-certified clinical specialists each year. This chart is updated annually.

Oct 13, 2022/Open Access

Review the ABPTS recognized newest board-certified clinical specialists in each specialty area. This list is updated annually