Apta Geriatric Certification

Knowledge areas of clinical specialists in geriatrics.

Apta geriatric certification. Geriatric specialist certification candidate guide 1 1. The first geriatrics specialist certification examination was given in february 1992. Description of board certified specialists in geriatric physical therapy. An evidence based course april 24 26 2020 white plains ny apta next conference exposition june 3 6 2020 phoenix arizona.

Specialization is the process by which a physical therapist builds on a broad base of professional education and practice to develop a greater depth of knowledge and skills related to a particular area of practice. Aptas 2016 house of delegates adopted a motion that limits the use of abbreviated designations after a pts or ptas name. Board certification in geriatric physical therapy certification from the american board of physical therapy specialities. Home page academy of geriatric physical therapy.

The american board of physical therapy specialties abpts has certified more than 24000 individuals who have demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and skills in physical therapy specialty areas. The specialist certification program was established in 1978 by the american physical therapy association. Apta combined sections meeting february 12 15 2020 denver colorado hot topics in federal policy and reimbursement march 5 2020. Geriatric physical therapy ii table of contents introduction1.

Raise the bar higher. The history including consideration of social determinants of health sdoh review of systems systems review and. Description of specialty practice in geriatric physical therapy 4. In 1989 the apta house of delegates approved board certification in the area of geriatrics.

Clinical specialization in physical therapy responds to a specific area of patient need and requires knowledge skill and experience exceeding that of the physical therapist at. The use of abbreviations is reduced while other designationsincluding many honors and certificationsare either written out in full or omitted depending on the circumstances. As of june 2010 abpts has certified 1109 geriatric specialists. The motion s designed to decrease consumer confusion.