To satisfy the Acute Management of Injury and Illness requirement for initial certification, candidates may select one of two pathways of approved courses. Review these courses and requirements.

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

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

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

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

The "Description of Specialty Practice" is developed for each specialty area and outline 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

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: Geriatric Physical Therapy." The examination blueprint is based on approximately 200 questions in the exam. Questions are written to avoid use of negative stems, and they may include graphics. Examination

All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in "Description of Specialty Practice: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy." The specialist examination for board certification in orthopaedic physical therapy is based on the major competency areas listed below. Each competency area is subdivided