The Specialty Councils represent the 10 areas of specialty governed by ABPTS. The Council: Conducts practice analysis research to define specialty area advanced clinical competencies. Develops minimum eligibility requirements for certification and recertification in a specialty area, based on ABPTS guidelines.

Oct 13, 2023/Open Access

Review the ABPTS recognized newest board-certified clinical specialists by state. This list is updated annually.

Access information about upcoming and annual , regularly hosted events for certified specialists, including the APTA Certified Specialist Award Ceremony for newly certified and recertifying specialists.

May 3, 2021/Article

Review information on how APTA's specialization program orginated.

Orthopaedics - New Eligibility Requirements for the 2026 Exam Cycle _____________________________________________________________ Approved exam candidates must be physical therapists who hold a current permanent/unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the United States or any of its possessions

The ABPTS Board is comprised of 9 board-certified physical therapists representing the 10 different specialty areas and is the governing body for the APTA Certified Specialization Program.

This page covers MOSC Requirement 1: Professional Standing and Direct Patient Care Hours.

The ABPTS Maintenance of Specialist Certification (MOSC) is a model for certification that focuses on continuing competence of the physical therapist specialist. This page covers MOSC Requirement 2: Commitment to Lifelong Learning Through Professional Development. You are obligated to participate in

The ABPTS Maintenance of Specialist Certification (MOSC) is a model for certification that focuses on continuing competence of the physical therapist specialist. This page covers MOSC Requirement 4: Cognitive Expertise Through a Test of Knowledge in the Profession.