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. 

Feb 23, 2023/Event

This session will provide an overview of the MOSC program requirements, review the program history and development, and introduce the learning plan system.

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.

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.

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.

The SACE was established to create a pool of certified specialists to write items for the specialist certification examinations. SACE members play a critical role with preparing, reviewing, and revising examination items for the specialty exams. This works earns them credit towards the maintenance of

Jul 31, 2025/Open Access

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

Aug 28, 2024/Open Access

Review the number of board-certified clinical specialists by state, U.S. territories, and those practicing in non-U.S. areas and provinces (i.e., international military bases, and Canadian provinces). These numbers are updated annually.

Sep 18, 2024/Open Access

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