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Congratulations!!!


You are to be commended for your participation

Orthopedic Specialist Certification Examination




I applaud your active commitment to improvement and specialization

2010




In my estimation – you represent the best the profession has to offer and you’re seeking the most impressive credential our association bestows

Why you’re doing this ……

9409 ABPTS Board Certified Clinical Specialists

Physical Therapists with OCS are more efficient when compared to non-OCS clinicians - Hart DL, et al. JOSPT, 2000. – – – – – – – – – –

improved sense of personal achievement increased self confidence increased prestige in a clinical setting positively affected patient care more interesting and fulfilling career increased prestige in an academic setting increase prestige of professional association increased invited presentations increased new job opportunities opportunity for increased responsibility

– 96% – 86% – 83% – 75% – 72% – 68% – 67% – 52% – 44% – 43%

Preparation and Study


Self Assessment using DSP to determine areas of weakness for increased focus – – – – – – –

Find a comprehensive review chapter or article Be familiar with guide terminology Review Courses Ortho Section Home Study Courses Ortho Section Current Concepts Courses (12 monographs) Literature review – current test is based on 1999-2001 survey, test questions, and input Teach someone what you’re learning

Specialty Area

Number of Certified Specialists

Cardiopulmonary

138

Clinical Electrophysiologic Geriatric

139 1006

Neurologic Orthopedic Pediatric

747 5590 943

Sports Women’s Health

775 61

Tidbits from CSM meeting





2007-08 literature findings can not theoretically be on the exam “guide correct” Committee of content experts have tried to eliminate philosophy bias and terminology Too many elbow … too much McKenzie … too much spine …. too much research …. –

I read those questions ten times so it seems like there was more of that

What Textbooks?


Orthopedic Physical Assessment – –




Orthopedic Manual Therapy – –




David J. Magee W.B. Saunders, 4th Edition 2002 Chad Cook Prentice-Hall, 2006

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Current Concepts of Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2002 (may no longer be available in print) –




12 monographs - $215

Current Concepts of Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2006 –









PT Journal JOSPT APMR Spine AJSM Manual Therapy

David J. Magee, James E. Zachazewski, William S. Quillen Saunders, 2007

Independent Study Courses








Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation –

What Journals?

12 monographs - $225

Current Concepts Content


Clinical Reasoning and Evidence-based Practice—Nicole Christensen, PT, MAppSc, OCS, FAAOMPT




Physical Therapy Management Utilizing Current Evidence: – The Cervical Spine—Joshua A. Cleland, DPT, OCS; John D. Childs, PT, PhD, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT;

and Mark Jones, PT, MAppSc, MAPA, MMPA

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https://www.orthopt.org/store.php?user_level=2&type=2

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Assignment

and Alycia M. Markowski, PT, MPhySt, FAAOMPT The Thoracic Spine—William Egan, PT, OCS and Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT The Shoulder—George J. Davies, DPT, MEd, PT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, FAPTA; Kevin Wilk, DPT; Todd Ellenbecker, MS, PT, SCS, OCS, CSCS; Tim Tyler, MS, PT, ATC; Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS; Bryan Heiderscheit, PhD, PT; Micheal A. Clark, DPT, MS, PT, PES; Rob Manske, MEd, MPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS; James W. Matheson, DPT, PT, SCS, CSCS; Daniel J.R. Kraushaar, MPT, CSCS; and Mike Mullaley, MS, PT The Elbow—Chris A. Sebelski, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS The Wrist and Hand—Carolyn Wadsworth, PT, MS, OCS, CHT The Lumbar Spine—Julie M. Fritz, PT, PhD, ATC The Pelvis and Sacroiliac—Michael T. Cibulka, PT, DPT, MHS, OCS The Hip:—Phillip S. Sizer Jr, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT The Knee—Tara Jo Manal, PT, OCS, SCS and Lynne Sturgill, PT, MHS, OCS The Foot and Ankle—Stephen F. Reischl, PT, DPT, OCS and Lisa M. Noceti-DeWit, PT, DPT, ATC The Temporomandibular Joint—Nancy Adachi, PT, BA; Mary Ann Wilmarth, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, Cert MDT; and Robert L. Merrill, DDS, MS

Resources

Second Recommendation  Order a copy of the Orthopedic Description of Specialty Practice and the Orthopedic Self Assessment Tools for PTs available from the APTA http://www.apta.org/products_services/online_catalog?&cat[1]=111&id[1]=926

Cost is $26 for members  Read practice analysis survey Milidonis MK, et al. Revalidation of advanced orthopedic clinical practice in orthopedic physical therapy. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 25(3):163-170, 1997.

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=ABPTS1&T emplate=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=42 &ContentID=14391 APTA Specialist Certification Site

Today’s Topic

Submitting your Application

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Exams&C ONTENTID=37276&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm

Orthopedic Application Requirements



Current license in U.S. Pay application review and examination fees

Application Review Examination TOTAL FEES


APTA Member

Non-Member

$500

$845

$800 $1,300




Application Deadline – July 31, 2007 – All exam requirements must be met by this date




Acceptance notification in early November, 2007




Testing Dates – February 27 – March 13, 2011




Exam Performance reported in June, 2011

Payment Due 7/31/067 (non-refundable)

$1525

11/1/07 (Refund –15%)

$2,370

2000 direct patient care hours in past ten years (500 in last 3 yrs.) or completion of APTA credentialed post-professional residency

Application and Information Packet


Critical Dates

Free 2008 Application packet available for download –

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Exams&TEMPLATE= /CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=65253

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Hard copy available by mail for $15

2011 Examination


February 27 – March 13, 2011




Electronic testing at Prometric, Inc – division of Thomson Learning




Administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®)

Computer-based testing







Test taken via computer with candidate providing responses using a mouse or a keyboard Prometric provides a tutorial at the beginning of the examination session so that candidates can become comfortable with testing method Candidates may use up to 20 minutes before beginning the examination to compete this tutorial The Specialist Certification Department sends approved candidates a diskette copy of this tutorial so that they may familiarize themselves with the examination format before the actual examination day

Information Booklet and Application


Information booklet and application available for download at no cost from APTA's Specialist Certification Department Website –

www. apta.org – under “Professional Development”

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print version of the information booklet and application is available for a fee of $15.

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APTA Accounting Department Specialist Certification 2004 Information Booklet & Application

Exam format and length


Only written







Approximately 200 items Objectively measure the application of advanced knowledge and skills as required by Orthopedic DSP Multiple choice (stand-alone or case-study series) Examination is administered in two 3 hour sections




Optional lunch break after the first section.

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If you would prefer to use your credit card to order a print copy of the application book, you may fax the application book order form to APTA at 703/838-8910

Matrix 1 – Knowledge Areas and Procedures









Human Anatomy and Physiology (10%) Movement Science (10%) Pathophysiology (10%) Orthopaedic Medicine/Surgical Intervention (10%) Evidence Based Orthopedic Theory and Practice (10%) Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice (10%) Examination* (20%) Procedural Intervention (20%) Total – 100 questions

* The examination is not testing performance of an actual examination. Rather, it is testing the critical thinking processes related in examination.

6 hours total

Who oversees content?


The ABPTS and orthopedic specialty councils established a Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE) that works with the NBME to train SACE members to write test questions.




Members of SACE are certified specialists and represent a wide diversity of experience in type of practice setting, practice focus, geographic region, gender, age, schools of thought, etc.




Workshops for members of SACE are held each year at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting




Subject matter experts and test editors extensively review and edit test questions before they are placed on an exam

1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 –

no practical or simulation components

Matrix 2 – Body Regions


Cranial/Mandibular (5%)




Spine (40%) – Cervical - 15%, Thoracic spine/ribs - 5%, Lumbar - 20%




Upper Extremity (25%) – Shoulder/shoulder girdle - 15%, Arm/elbow - 5%, Wrist/hand - 5%




Pelvic Girdle/Sacroiliac/Coccyx/Abdomen (5%)




Lower Extremity (25%) – Hip - 5%, Thigh/knee - 10%, Leg/ankle/foot - 10% Total – 100 questions

Content Example


10% of knowledge area is on anatomy and physiology and 10% of the questions on the body are on leg/foot/ankle. –




200 items x .10 x .10 = 2 questions on foot/ankle anatomy

OCS Exam Survey Based on 23 respondents from HealthSouth study groups that took the test in 2006 and 2007

20% of knowledge area is on procedural interventions and 20% of questions on the lumbar spine –

200 items x .20 x . 20 = 8 questions on treating the lumbar spine

Survey Highlights

Survey Highlights




83% recommend review of Journal Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy







61% recommend review of Magee’s Orthopedic Physical Exam and 26% recommend Placzek’s Orthopedic Secrets







48% wish they had spent more time reviewing critical inquiry, research, and statistical analysis

Survey Highlights





Most clinicians used the majority of the time allotted for the test – Average of 5.48 hours of the 6 allowed 96% took a break between the two sections that averaged 38 minutes




91% thought the questions were well written and easy to understand 86% thought the content was a fair representation of an orthopedic specialist’s knowledge and experience 27% thought the distracters for each stem were easy to distinguish with a single, best answer (as opposed to having to make a value judgment)

Filling out the Application





APTA Member # Name – as on identification card used Participation in Study Group ? Answer #1-24

License Verification

License Verification URL Addresses Must submit a copy of the online or hard copy verification of your licensure

Description of PT Experience Form

http://www.ecptote.state.tx.us/license/

Is your application complete?

Separate sheet for each facility in which you have actually practiced







Separate sheet for each position in which you have actually practiced







Provide information for up to last 10 years







If you practice in more than one specialty area – you should estimate the amount of time spent in “orthopedics”







Complete Summary Chart
















Is affidavit and pledge of confidentiality notarized? Did you verify your license? Did you describe your experience for all jobs and positions? Did you complete the summary chart of your experience? Did you write your name on every page of the application? Did you make a copy of your application? Did you enclose payment form and review fee? Did you enclose self-addressed envelope to confirm receipt of application?