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
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