AMERICAN BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTIES ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL

AMERICAN BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTIES: ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH NEW MODEL OF MAINTENANCE OF SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION

Presentation Objectives 1. Discuss the history and development of the ABPTS Maintenance of Specialist Certification (MOSC) program. 2. Describe the purpose for transitioning from the current recertification process to a maintenance program. 3. Provide an overview and describe the process for the new MOSC program. 4. Detail implications for not meeting MOSC cycle requirements. 5. Review the implementation timeline and new system launch. 6. Emeritus designation option.

Maintenance of Specialist Certification (MOSC) – A model for credentialing that focuses on continued competence – A necessary step of accountability to patients, health care organizations, and to the public

MOSC Program History: Many Years Devoted to Research, Discussion, and Debate • In late 1990’s and early 2000’s: growing sense that PDP process did not capture essence of specialist practice. • 2002 -2003: ABPTS conducted study of multiple health care professions recredentialing process…. . moving away from portfolio approach • 2007: First proposed Model for Continued Competency in a Specialty Area • 2008: Pilot study conducted to provide information and data to evaluate the case study process • 2009: MOSC Work Group Established • May 2012: Model for Maintenance of Specialist Certification Adopted by ABPTS • May 2013: Implementation Plan adopted by ABPTS

MOSC: Purpose • More effectively verify current competence as an advanced practitioner in the specialty area • More effectively evaluate professional development and clinical experience • Better encourage ongoing education and professional growth • Keep pace with the rapidly expanding specialty knowledge base and scientific evidence that guides clinical decision-making • Promote improved health outcomes related to physical therapy specialty services

Maintenance of Specialist Certification Cycle Year 3 Lifelong Learning & Professional Development Licensure & Professional Standing Cognitive Expertise Practice Performance & Clinical Care and Reasoning 6 9 10

Minimum Eligibility Requirements of MOSC • Evidence of Current Licensure as a physical therapist in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands • Direct Patient Care in the Specialty Area – Evidence of 200 hours of direct patient care in the specialty practice within each three (3) year submission period – Hours accrued in year 10 applied to the next three year submission period

Minimum Eligibility Requirements of MOSC Commitment to Life Long Learning through Professional Development – Mimics the information captured in the current PDP (professional services, continuing education coursework, publications, presentations, clinical supervision and consultation, research, clinical instruction, teaching) – Minimum requirements for each three (3) submission period across three (3)designated activity areas – Minimum of 10 MOSC credits, within 2 of the 3 designated activity categories, in years 3, 6, and 9. By year 9, a specialist must have accrued a minimum of 30 MOSC credits, and demonstrated professional development in each of the 3 designated activity categories. – Credits accrued in year 10 applied to the next three year submission period – A web-based submission/tracking system

Minimum Eligibility Requirements of MOSC Commitment to Life Long Learning through Professional Development

Minimum Eligibility Requirements of MOSC Commitment to Life Long Learning through Professional Development

Minimum Eligibility Requirements of MOSC

Minimum Eligibility Requirements of MOSC Commitment to Life Long Learning through Professional Development

Minimum Eligibility Requirements of MOSC • Practice Performance through Examples of Clinical Care and Clinical Reasoning – Online submission of one (1) Reflective Portfolio for each three (3) year submission period – Demonstrate the clinical care and reasoning utilized and reflect how a patient case(s) has impacted practice – Not scored, but screened for completion of required information and reflection

Minimum Eligibility Requirements of MOSC • Cognitive Expertise through a Test of Knowledge in the Profession • • • Non proctored recertification examination Comprised of approximately 100 items in year ten Exam blueprint will mirror that of initial certification exam, but will reflect contemporary specialist practice and allow a specialist to demonstrate continued competency in general areas of the profession (professional roles, responsibilities, values) Successful completion of requirements 1 -3 at each three (3) year submission period are prerequisites Permitted two attempts without loss of credential • •

MOSC Examination First 25 Questions November thru December Review Cycle 3 applications Review Cycle 4 applications Cycle 3 Review July 1 st to August 31 Cycle 4 Review July 1 st to September 30 25 Questions January thru February 25 Questions March thru April 25 Questions May thru June

Cost and Implications for Not Meeting MOSC Cycle Requirements • APTA member rate of $220 per submission cycle; examination fee in year 10 • Regardless of compliance with MOSC cycle requirements, certification is still good for a 10 -year period • Specialists who do not meet MOSC requirements, or opt not to participate in MOSC process, will be required to apply for and sit for initial certification examination again. This includes meeting minimum eligibility requirements and associated fees.

MOSC: Timeline MOSC Model Transition Period • started 2013 Recertification Model • prior to 2023 expiration • Full implementation in 2016

MOSC Learning Plan Submission System • System officially launched in October 2016 • Development of Instructional Tutorials

Transition & Implementation Phase • All individuals who have a certification expiration of 2023 or higher are subject to the new MOSC process. • There is a waiver of the first 3 -year requirements for board-certified specialists whose certifications expire in 2023, 2024, and 2025. – will be required to fulfill the year 6 (second 3 -year) requirements beginning in 2016, 2017, and 2018 respectively. • Individuals who have a certification expiration of 2026 or higher will be subject to the MOSC process, as described, in its entirety.

Emeritus Designation Option • Board-certified specialists who have retired from direct patient/client care (as defined by ABPTS) may petition ABPTS in writing to be granted the designation “emeritus. ” – Must meet eligibility requirements and submit emeritus application and $100 application fee to spec-recert@apta. org while a current board-certified specialist. – A therapist who does not participate in direct patient/client care but may perform occasional demonstrations or supervision of patient/client care of less than five hours per week, qualifies for “emeritus” status. – Clinical specialists with two or more clinical specialties may apply for “emeritus” status only when they have retired from direct patient/client care. – Once granted, ABPTS grants authorization to include the designation “emeritus” after specialist initials. – May not represent yourself as a board certified if you resume direct patient/client care.

For more information contact: APTA Specialist Certification Program 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 800/999 -2782, ext 8520 www. abpts. org

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