The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties , often abbreviated ABPTS , coordinates and oversees the certification process of specialists, is the governing body for certification and recertification of clinical specialists. The board consists of nine individuals: a certified physical therapist from five different areas of specialization; a member of a physical therapist from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Board of Directors; a physical therapist representing the Presidential Council of the APTA Section; an individual with expertise in test, evaluation and education development; and one non-physical therapist representing the public. Mission
The mission of ABPTS is to improve public health by enhancing clinical excellence in the practice of physical therapy through clinical credentialing specialists.
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Responsibility
The six responsibilities of ABPTS are:
- Development of minimum requirements for certification and re-certification for use in all specific areas, and approval of specific special requirements developed by special councils.
- Approval and recommendation to the APTA Delegation House on the establishment of the proposed specific area.
- Approval of the establishment of a special council in an area approved by APTA House of Delegates.
- Approval and supervision of special board activities.
- Approval of certification and re-certification of candidates eligible for specialist certification.
- Development, implementation and revision of policies and procedures related to the certification process and specialist certification.
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Section
APTA offers 18 special interest sections that provide physical therapists with the resources they need to stay up-to-date in their areas of expertise and connect with others who share their special interests. To become a member of each section, a separate fee is required in addition to the annual APTA membership fee. This section includes Acute Care, Aquatic Physical Therapy, Cardiovascular and Lung, Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management, Education, Federal Physical Therapy, Geriatrics, Hand Rehabilitation, Health Policy and Administration, Home Health, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Personal Practice, Research, Physical Therapy of Sports, and Women's Health. Of these 18 sections, 8 of them offer a specialization.
Specialization
Specialization is the process whereby a physical therapist builds a broad base of professional education and practice to develop deeper knowledge and skills related to a particular area of ​​practice. The clinical specialization in physical therapy responds to the specific area of ​​the patient's needs and requires knowledge, skills and experience beyond the physical therapist when entering into the profession and unique to the specific area of ​​practice. A specialist certification program was established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in specific practice areas and to assist consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists.
To be eligible for any clinical specialist examination, all applicants must hold the current license to practice physical therapy in the United States or one of its properties or territories, pay for all app review and examination fees, and complete additional requirements specific to each clinical specialty.
The Cardiovascular and Lung Section serves its members, the physical therapy profession, and the community by promoting the development, application, and progress of physical therapy practices, education, and research on cardiovascular and pulmonary therapies. This section is a resource for members of the physical therapy profession that provides health, health, prevention and/or rehabilitation services for individuals at risk, or diagnosed with cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders. The quarterly publication of cardiovascular and lung is Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. (Please see cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for more information.)
To be eligible for this clinical specialization, applicants for Cardiovascular and Lung Certified Specialists must meet the following minimum additional requirements for Option A or Option B:
Option A: Applicants must submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in a special area within the last ten years. 25% of which must have happened in the last three years. Direct patient care should include activities in individual patient/client management elements applicable to specific areas and included in the Special Practice Description: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy (DSP). These elements, as defined in the Physical Therapy Practice Guidance, are examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Practice arrangements: The Specialist Cardiovascular and Lung Board recommends that immediate patient care includes the management of individual patients/clients with primary injury, illness, or other conditions involving the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems both in acute settings and rehabilitation.
Research: Applicants must submit written evidence of participation in the research process that is directly related to a specific area within the last ten years. This submission should be in the form of 1) a brief statement describing your specific engagement, and 2) an abstract that summarizes the project in which you participated (written in standard form: eg, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.) Acceptable research processes include : single subject studies, efficacy studies of treatment (eg, quality assurance or review of utilization), surveys, and formal clinical trials.
Option B: Applicants must submit evidence of successful completion of clinical chronic Cardiovascular and lung professionals credited by APTA. Applicants who are currently enrolled in eligible clinic residencies of APTA may apply for specialist certification exams in the appropriate specialized field prior to the completion of clinical residency. These applicants will be conditionally approved for the exam, as long as they meet all other requirements, pending the submission of evidence.
Clinical Electrophysiology (ECS)
Sections on Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management discuss the needs of its members in electrotherapy/physical agents, electrophysiological evaluation, physical agents, and wound management. This section provides continuing education programs and serves to influence legislative and replacement problems affecting physical therapy services. Clinical electrophysiology and clinical electrophysiology and wound management of quarterly electronic bulletins.
Special Interest Groups include Electrophysiological Evaluation, Physical Agent Interventions: Electrotherapy, Therapeutic, Light Therapy, and Wound Management.
To be eligible for this clinical specialization, applicants to a Clinical Electrophysi- cally Certified Specialist must meet the following minimum additional requirements:
Direct Patient Care/Electrophysiological Testing: Applicants must submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in a special area within the last ten years. 25% of which must have happened in the last three years. The applicant must include evidence of performing at least 500 complete electroneuromyography examinations during those hours. The remaining patient hours may include observation of examinations and supervised examinations.
Direct patient care should include activities in individual patient/client management elements applicable to specific areas and included in the Special Practice Description: Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy (DSP). These elements, as defined in the Physical Therapy Practice Guidance, are examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Clinical Education: Applicants must submit evidence of clinical education experience in electrophysiological testing, preferably under the direct supervision of a clinical electrophysiologist who meets the requirements for a specialist certification.
Patient Report and Test Notes: Applicants are required to submit actual patient reports that have been completed within the last three years (from August 1, 2007). The submitted case should represent abnormal findings and include one of each of the following: a report should be for patients with proximal levels of compromise that represent the process of radiculopathy. one report should be for patients demonstrating peripheral nerve entrapment, and one report should be for patients showing a polyneuropathic process. Applicants will be required to submit copies of test records conducted for a period of three months after 1 August 2009.
Geriatrics (GCS)
The section on Geriatrics fosters clinical excellence and professional development and careers of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants working with older adults by providing members with continuing education and assistance in practice, research, and advocacy. The annual home study course is offered with member discounts. Members can participate in special interest groups, state advocate programs, and listserve sections. Geriatric publications include the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy and GeriNotes' bi-monthly clinical magazine.
Special Interest Groups include Balance and Falls, Health and Fitness Promotions, and Osteoporosis.
To be eligible for this clinical specialization, applicants to Geriatric Certified Specialists must meet the minimum additional requirements in addition to Option A or Option B.
Option A: Applicants must submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in a special area within the last ten years. 25% of which must have happened in the last three years. Direct patient care should include activities in individual patient/client management elements applicable to specific areas and included in the Special Practice Description: Geriatric Physical Therapy (DSP). These elements, as defined in the Physical Therapy Practice Guidance, are examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Option B: Applicants must submit evidence of successful completion of a professional clinical residence post APTA in their respective specialization. Applicants who are currently enrolled in eligible clinic residencies of APTA may apply for specialist certification exams in the appropriate specialized field prior to the completion of clinical residency. These applicants will be conditionally approved for the exam, as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements, pending the successful submission of evidence of settlement from clinical residence categorized as APTA to the APTA Specialist Certification Program.
Neurology (NCS)
The mission of the Neurology Section is to serve neurological physical therapy providers and to advance evidence-based practices, education, and research in neurological physical therapy. Member benefits include the opportunity to interact with others who share common interests in neurological physical therapy, advance their knowledge through discussions with clinical experts in professional meetings and through our neuromuscular listserve, and participate in a specific, evolving, dynamic, and responsive part that providing avenues for professional growth and guidance. The neurological quarterly publication is the Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy (JNPT).
Special Interest Groups include Brain Injury, Degenerative Disease, Spinal Injuries, Stroke, Balance and Falls, and Vestibular Rehabilitation.
To be eligible for this clinical specialization, applicants to a Neurologic Certified Specialist must meet the following minimum additional requirements for Option A or Option B.
Option A: Applicants must submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in a special area within the last ten years. 25% of which must have happened in the last three years. Direct patient care should include activities in individual patient/client management elements applicable to specific areas and included in the Special Practice Description: Neurological Physical Therapy (DSP). These elements, as defined in the Physical Therapy Practice Guidance, are examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Option B: Applicants must submit evidence of successful completion of a professional clinical residence post APTA in their respective specialization. Applicants who are currently enrolled in eligible clinic residencies of APTA may apply for specialist certification exams in the appropriate specialized field prior to the completion of clinical residency. These applicants will be conditionally approved for the exam, as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements, pending the successful submission of evidence of settlement from clinical residence categorized as APTA to the APTA Specialist Certification Program.
Orthopedics (OCS)
The Orthopedic section provides a forum for those with an interest in the management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Educational Groups include PTA, Knee/Patellafemoral, Manual Therapy, and Primary Care. Publications include monthly Orthopedic Journal and Physical Therapy Sports (JOSPT) and Physical Therapy Practice quarterly (OPTP).
Special Interest Groups including Occupational Health, Legs and Ankles, Performing Arts, Pain Management, and Animal Rehabilitation. To be eligible for this clinical specialization, applicants for Orthopedic Certified Specialists must meet additional additional requirements in addition to Option A or Option B.
Option A: Applicants must submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in a special area within the last ten years. 25% of which must have happened in the last three years. Direct patient care should include activities in individual patient/client management elements applicable to specific areas and included in the Special Practice Description: Orthopedic Physical Therapy (DSP). These elements, as defined in the Physical Therapy Practice Guidance, are examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Option B: Applicants must submit evidence of successful completion of a professional clinical residence post APTA in their respective specialization. Applicants who are currently enrolled in eligible clinic residencies of APTA may apply for specialist certification exams in the appropriate specialized field prior to the completion of clinical residency. These applicants will be conditionally approved for the exam, as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements, pending the successful submission of evidence of settlement from clinical residence categorized as APTA to the APTA Specialist Certification Program.
Pediatric (PCS)
The Pediatrics section promotes the highest quality of life for all children, people with developmental disabilities, and their families. Through continuing education programs, publications, listserve, and Web sites, this section provides physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students with up-to-date information on practice, research, policy and other related issues. Publications include Pediatric Physical Therapy and Sections on Pediatric Newsletter.
Special Interest Groups including Youth & amp; Adults with Disabilities Developments, Sports-Fitness Children, School-Based PT, and Neonatology. To be eligible for this clinical specialization, applicants for Pediatric Certified Specialists must meet the following minimum additional requirements for Option A or Option B.
Option A: Applicants must submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in a special area within the last ten years. 25% of which must have happened in the last three years. Direct patient care should include activities in individual patient/client management elements applicable to specific areas and included in the Special Practice Description: Pediatric Physical Therapy (DSP). These elements, as defined in the Physical Therapy Practice Guidance, are examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Option B: Applicants must submit evidence of successful completion of a professional clinical residence post APTA in their respective specialization. Applicants who are currently enrolled in eligible clinic residencies of APTA may apply for specialist certification exams in the appropriate specialized field prior to the completion of clinical residency. These applicants will be conditionally approved for the exam, as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements, pending the successful submission of evidence of settlement from clinical residence categorized as APTA to the APTA Specialist Certification Program.
Sports (SCS)
The Sports Physical Therapy section addresses the needs of its members interested in the management of athletic injuries, including acute care, care and rehabilitation, prevention, and education. This section offers its members a range of home study courses that provide continuing education credits and those approved by APTA and the National Athletic Trainers Association. Publications: Orthopedic Journal and Physical Therapy Sports (JOSPT) and Journal of Sports Sports Therapy of North America. To be eligible for this clinical specialization, applicants to a Sports Certified Specialist must meet the following additional minimum requirements: Applicants must be currently certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by completing the BLS Healthcare Provider Course of the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross' CPR for a Professional Rescue Course.
Emergency Care Certification - Applicants must submit proof of certification of first aid at this time. Acceptable training includes Emergency Response courses for the American Red Cross; certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association as a Certified Athletic Coach. Proof of completion of CPR certification and Emergency Care Certification must be submitted with your application.
In addition to meeting CPR and Emergency Care Requirements, applicants must meet the requirements for Option A or Option B.
Direct patient care experience should include individual patient/client management with a primary process involving referrals as a result of sports activities in both acute settings and rehabilitation.
Option A: Applicants must submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in a special area within the last ten years. 25% of which must have happened in the last three years. Direct patient care should include activities in individual patient/client management elements applicable to specific areas and included in the Special Practice Description: Physical Therapy Sports (DSP). These elements, as defined in the Physical Therapy Practice Guidance, are examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Option B: Applicants must submit evidence of successful completion of a post-passport clinical professional sports residence recognized by APTA. Applicants who are currently enrolled in eligible clinic residencies of APTA may apply for specialist certification exams in the appropriate specialized field prior to the completion of clinical residency. These applicants will be conditionally approved for the exam, as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements, pending the submission of evidence of clinical residency completion required by APTA to the APTA Specialist Certification Program.
Women's Health ( WCS)
The section on Women's Health is dedicated to promoting and expanding the role of physical therapy in women's health throughout their lifetimes. This section provides networking opportunities, educational resources, and continuing education. It also supports standards of practice and fosters research. Triannual Publication: Journal of Section on Health and Women's Elevation in Women's Health.
To be eligible for this clinical specialization, applicants to a Women's Health Certified Specialist must meet the following minimum additional requirements for Option A or Option B.
Option A: Applicants must submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in a special area within the past ten years, 25% of which must have occurred in the last three years. Applicants should also submit a reflection of cases that demonstrate specific practices in women's health. This case study should be based on patients/clients seen in the last three years.
Option B: Applicants must submit evidence of successful clinical residence of a women's health professional after clinical trials of APTA. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a credible APTA clinical residence may apply for specialist certification exams in the appropriate specialized field prior to completion of clinical residency. These applicants will be conditionally approved for the exam, as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements, pending the successful submission of evidence of settlement from clinical residence categorized as APTA to the APTA Specialist Certification Program. Applicants applying under Option B must also submit a case study that shows specific practices in women's health. This case study should be based on patients/clients seen in the last three years.
Residency and fellowships
A clinical residency is a planned program of post-professional clinical and didactic education for physical therapists designed to significantly advance the preparation of expert physical therapists as providers of patient care services in specific areas of clinical practice. It combines opportunities for ongoing clinical supervision and mentoring with a theoretical basis for advanced practice and scientific inquiry.
A clinical alliance is a planned program of post-professional clinical and didactic education for physical therapists who demonstrate clinical expertise, prior to starting the program, in the experience of learning in clinical practice related to the focus of fellowship practice. (Associates are post-board prepared specialists or board certified.) The fellowship program should have a curriculum that: 1) is focused, with advanced clinical and didactic instruction within the subspecialty practice area; 2) intensive and includes deep clinical experience; and, 3) provide sufficient and appropriate patient populations to create an environment for the development of advanced clinical skills.
The clinical residency program is designed to substantially advance the skills of the population in the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and management of patients in specific areas of clinical practice (specifically). This focus may also include community services, patient education, research, and supervision from other healthcare providers (professional and technical). Often, residency experiences prepare individuals to become certified clinical specialists.
The fellowship program is designed to provide deeper depth in the area of ​​specialization or sub-specialization than those covered in the residency program. In addition, applicants for clinical scholarship programs should be licensed as physical therapists and have one or more of the following qualifications: 1) specialist certification, 2) residence completion in a special area, or 3) proven clinical skills within a specific area.
Finally, the clinical residency program should be completed within a minimum of 1,500 hours and not less than nine months and no later than 36 months. Clinical fellowship programs must be completed within a minimum of 1,000 hours and not less than six months and no later than 36 months. Programs whose length of time is beyond these parameters will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
See also
- Physical therapy
- The American Physical Therapy Association
References
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