Neurologic Specialist Certification

Neurologic Specialist Certification

What is Neurologic Specialist Certification?

The APTA established the specialist certification program in 1978. 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 neurologic clinical practice. Clinical specialization in neurologic physical therapy requires knowledge, skill, and experience exceeding that of the physical therapist at entry to the profession and unique to the specialized area of practice. The specialist certification program was established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in neurologic practice and to assist consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists.

A Neurologic Certified Specialist (NCS) is a licensed physical therapist who has:

1) completed over 2,000 hours of neurologic clinical practice while working with individuals who have neurologic dysfunction.

2) demonstrated competency in the following areas: Patient Care (examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention), Patient Education, Interpretation of Research, Administration, Consultation.

3) passed the Neurologic Certified Specialist Examination.

4) obtained certification Neurologic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).

For more information on Neurologic Specialist Certification, visit the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

Recently Certified Neuologic Specialists:

 

The Section would like to extend a special thanks to all of the partnering organizations that have joined in to make the organization an invaluable resource for information, tools, and support for the population we serve.