• ABPTS

  • Welcome to ABPTS

    The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) has certified 14,392 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

    2013

    - Nov. 30: Certfication Exam Payment Due
    - Nov. 30: Recertification Late Submission Deadline

    2014

    June 30: Exam applicants notified of test results

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

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

    August 31: Reapplication Deadline

    October 31: Recertification Deadline

    Test Dates

    2014 - March 1 through March 15

    2015 - 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)