Specialist Certification: Geriatrics

In 1989 the APTA House of Delegates approved board certification in the area of geriatrics. The first geriatrics specialist certification examination was given in February 1992. As of June 2013, ABPTS has certified 1,562 geriatric specialists.

Eligibility

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements (.pdf)

Application

• Candidate Guide (.pdf)

  Before completing the application process, please read the entire general information and minimum eligibility sections of the candidate guide.

• Online Application

  Please allow up to 6 weeks for application review following online submission.

Status

• Check Your Application Status

Governance

• Specialty Council

Resources

• Descriptions of Specialty Practice
• Examination Outline: Geriatrics
• Examination Preparation Materials
• Examination Tutorial
• What Activities Constitute Direct Patient Care?
• Presentation: Enhancing Professional Development Through Certification (.ppt)