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. 

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

Feb 2, 2022/Event

~~All dates and times subject to change.~~ To further promote the specialist certification and residency/fellowship programs and to formally recognize our newly certified and recertified specialists, we welcome all board-certified specialists to attend the ABPTS Certification Recognition Reception taking

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.

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