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Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification |
ABPTS Certification |
| Certification Purpose |
To recognize expertise in the treatment of patients of any gender and age experiencing pelvic pain, pelvic girdle dysfunction, conditions of bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction that relate, in whole or in part, to the health and function of pelvic structures and the pelvic floor. |
Each ABPTS certification covers a practice specialty area: Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Women's Health, Neurology, Sports...
The ABPTS WCS Certification contains some content area that overlap with PRPC, however these two certifications have different purposes.
The WCS focuses exclusively on women's health, which includes certain topics that PRPC does not address like breast cancer and lymphedema.
PRPC focuses on pelvic care (and issues effecting the pelvis and pelvic structures) of any gender and age. |
| Eligibility Requirements |
2000 Hours of Direct Patient Care of the last 8 years, 500 of which must have been performed in the last 2 years |
2000 Hours of Direct Patient Care (in the practice specialty area of the given exam) within the last 10 years, 500 of which must have been performed in the last 3 years |
| Requirement to submit case reflection with application |
Not Required |
Required only for WCS, cardio pulmonary and ECS ABPTS specializations. |
| Flexibility of Application Fee |
Convertible to Continuing Education Course or Downloadable Product Credit, this term applies to those who wish to withdraw their applications OR those who's applications are not approved |
Non-Refundable
Not convertible to any form of credit with ABPTS |
| Flexibility of Exam Fee |
The application fee is nonrefundable, however the exam fee is refundable, if notice is given within 72 business hours of exam appointment
OR
Convertible to Continuing Education Course or Downloadable Product Credit at no penalty |
85% refundable |
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Total Price
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PRPC for applicants having attended one or more H&W Courses
vs.
ABPTS Certification for APTA Member |
$250 Application Fee +
$1,100 Exam Fee =
$1,350 Total Cost |
$635 Application Fee +
$810 Exam Fee =
$1,445 Total Cost |
PRPC for applicants having attended zero H&W Courses
vs.
ABPTS Certification for Non APTA Member |
$450 Application Fee +
$1,800 Exam Fee =
$2,250 Total Cost |
$980 Application Fee +
$1,535 Exam Fee =
$2,515 Total Cost |
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Price of Retaking Exam
(if applicant does not achieve a passing score)
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PRPC for applicants having attended one or more H&W Courses
vs.
ABPTS Certification for APTA Member |
$150 Application Fee +
$600 Exam Fee =
$750 Total Cost |
$180 Registration Fee +
$810 Exam Fee =
$990 Total Cost |
PRPC for applicants having attended zero H&W Courses
vs.
ABPTS Certification for Non APTA Member |
$250 Application Fee +
$1,100 Exam Fee =
$1,350 Total Cost |
$180 Registration Fee +
$1,535 Exam Fee =
$1,715 Total Cost |
| Mail-in Paper Application Fee |
No Additional Fee |
$100
In addition to all other application and exam fees |
| Length and Frequency of Exam Administration |
2 exam administrations per year - May 1-15th and November 1-15th, annually |
1 exam administration per year
The exam administration is 15 days in length |
