The following resources are helpful in learning how to be a better test taker, including tips on learning, studying, and how to consider answers in multiple choice situations.

• To Really Learn, Quit Studying and Take the Test
  Research suggests that digesting small amounts of study material and then taking a test and repeating the process is a good way to prepare for an examination. New York Times, January 21, 2011: A14.
• "Learning styles: Concepts and evidence," Psychological Science in the Public Interest, December 1, 2009.

Helpful Websites

• 10 Effective Study Techniques to Try This Year, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, January 29, 2020.
• How to Study Effectively: 22 of the Best Study Tips, Indeed.com, February 3, 2023.
• Studying 101: Study Smarter Not Harder, The Learning Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Contact the APTA academy in your specialty area for information on the availability of continuing education courses and review courses that cover advanced specialty practice. Not all specialty sections offer review courses. Your academy may also provide lists of resources that may be helpful in preparing for the exam. ABPTS and specialty councils do not review or endorse any preparation materials or courses. In addition, reviewing these materials does not guarantee that candidates will receive a passing score on the specialist certification exam.

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Edward Mathis, PT, DPT
140B Purcellville Gateway Drive, Ste 120
Purcellville, VA 20132
Phone: 202-921-4245
Email: cardiopt@aptacvp.org
Website: https://www.aptacvp.org/

Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy

Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management Physical Therapy
Christie Krueger, Executive Director
2950 East Avenue South, Ste 200
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-351-2735
Email: ckrueger@orthopt.org
Website: http://acewm.org/

Geriatric Physical Therapy

Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Christina McCoy
1818 Parmenter St, Ste 300
Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: 866-586-8247
Email: cmccoy@aptageriatrics.org
Website: https://aptageriatrics.org/

Neurologic Physical Therapy

Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
Lynette Uetz
1935 County Road B2 W, Ste 165
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: 952-543-5348
Email: luetz@neuropt.org
Website: www.neuropt.org

Oncologic Physical Therapy

Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy
Suzie Callan
140B Purcellville Gateway Drive, Ste 120
Purcellville, VA 20132
Phone: 202-660-4460
Email: info@oncologypt.org
Website: www.oncologypt.org

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Terri DeFlorian
2920 East Avenue South, Ste 200
La Crosse, WI 54601-8282
Phone: 800-444-3982, ext 2040
Email: tdeflorian@orthopt.org
Website: www.orthopt.org

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Cindy Sliwa, Executive Director
1020 N Fairfax Street, Ste 401-B
Alexandria, VA 22314-1484
Phone: 800-970-5051
Email: executivedirector@pediatricapta.org
Website: www.pediatricapta.org
Exam preparation materials are available on the academy website under the "Professionals" tab.

Sports Physical Therapy

American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy
Cory Martin, PT, ATC
1417 Shelby Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone: 317-973-2163
Email: cmartin@aaspt.org
Website: https://sportspt.org//
Exam preparation materials are available in the Academy Learning Center under the "Knowledge" tab.

Women's Health Physical Therapy

Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Aika Barzhaxynova
1390 Chain Bridge Rd
PMB 50007
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: 844-576-4055
Email: aika@aptapelvichealth.org
Website: https://aptapelvichealth.org/wcs/
Women's Health Section Member Price: Free
Women's Health Section Nonmembers: $25

Wound Management Physical Therapy

Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management Physical Therapy
Christie Krueger, Executive Director
2950 East Avenue South, Ste. 200
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-351-2735
Email: ckrueger@orthopt.org
Website: http://acewm.org/

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapy

Geriatrics Physical Therapy

Neurologic Physical Therapy

Oncologic Physical Therapy

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Sports Physical Therapy

Women’s Health Specialty Council

Wound Management Physical Therapy