Apr 20, 2021

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

Apr 21, 2021

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

Apr 21, 2021

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

Apr 21, 2021

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

Apr 21, 2021

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

Apr 21, 2021

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

Apr 14, 2021

Certification is valid for 10 years. Certified specialists may apply for recertification as early as three years prior to their certification expiration date.

Apr 14, 2021

Certification is valid for 10 years. Certified specialists may apply for recertification as early as three years prior to their certification expiration date.

Apr 14, 2021

The ABPTS Maintenance of Specialist Certification is a model for certification that focuses on continuing competence of the physical therapist specialist. This page covers MOSC timeline for specialists entering into the program.

Apr 13, 2021

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.