About
ABPTS
ABPTS coordinates and oversees the specialist certification process, is
the governing body for certification and recertification of clinical
specialists. This board is composed of nine individuals: board-certified
physical therapists from five different specialty areas; one physical
therapist member of the APTA Board of Directors; one physical therapist
representing the APTA Council of Section Presidents; one individual with
expertise in test development, evaluation, and education; and one
non-physical therapist representing the public.
Specialist
Certification
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a national
professional organization representing more than 73,330 members
throughout the United States, established the specialist certification
program in 1978. Specialization is the process by which a physical
therapist builds on a broad base of professional education and practice
to develop a greater depth of knowledge and skills related to a
particular area of practice.
Specialist
Recertification
The purpose of recertification is to verify current competence as an
advanced practitioner in a specialty area and to encourage ongoing
education and professional growth. To maintain the certified specialist
designation, individuals must recertify every 10 years. By maintaining
their specialist certification, certified specialists indicate that they
are committed to clinical excellence and the development of knowledge
and skills in their chosen specialty.
ABPTS,
Councils, Committees
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Application Deadlines
Certification - 7/31/09
Certification - 7/1/09
(Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiologic)
Reapplication - 8/31/09
Recertification - 10/31/09
Note: Applications for 2010 exam cycle are now
available!
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Directory of Certified Specialists
The Online Directory of Certified Clinical Specialists in Physical Therapy, which may be viewed on this Web site, provides a number of convenient search options. This Online Directory may be searched by last name of specialist, specialty area, practice focus area within a specialty, state, or city.
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