While there is no specific list of activities that may always be included or excluded as direct patient care, there are guiding principles to consider for defining direct patient care as it relates to your certification.

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

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The application deadlines for initial certification are typically in early and late July.

Review resources that will help support you in preparing for and taking the specialist certification examination.

The individual who is Board-Certified in Neurologic Physical Therapy is a specialist in the effective and efficient examination, treatment, and reassessment of persons of all ages with neurologic dysfunction.

The orthopaedic specialist uses advanced techniques and methods to assist the patient toward optimal function through corrective, adaptive, and prophylactic management of the neuromusculoskeletal system.

All physical therapy direct patient care experience entries must include: Each facility in which you have accumulated experience as a physical therapist to be counted toward the minimum eligibility requirement. Each position in which you have accumulated experience to be counted toward the minimum eligibility.