• ABPTS

  • Welcome to ABPTS

    The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) has certified more than 16,000 individuals who have demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and skills in physical therapy specialty areas.

    Currently, the ABPTS offers board-certification in eight specialty areas of physical therapy: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Sports, and Women's Health.

     

    ABPTS is a Proud Member of ICE
    Institute for Credentialing Excellence

    Application Deadlines


    2016 Initial Certification

    July 1, 2015: Certification deadline for:
    - Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
    - Clinical Electrophysiology
    - Women's Health

    July 31, 2015: Certification deadline for:
    - Geriatrics
    - Neurology
    - Orthopaedics
    - Pediatrics
    - Sports

    August 31, 2015: Reapplication Deadline
    November 30, 2015: Initial Certification Exam Fee Deadline

    2015 Recertification

    Oct 31, 2014 – Recertification Application Due
    Nov 30, 2014 – Recertification Late Submission Due

    Test Dates

    2015 Exam - February 28 though March 14

    Quick Links

     

  • American Physical Therapy Association | 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 703/684-APTA (2782) | 800/999-2782 | 703/683-6748 (TDD) | 703/684-7343 (fax)