Certification: Clinical Electrophysiologic Certified Specialist (ECS)

1111 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314

The clinical electrophysiologic specialty area within the physical therapy profession encompasses those areas of practice that use electricity to monitor, measure, or produce physiologic responses in the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of human dysfunction. Specialists in this area are skilled in planning and administering special electrodiagnostic and electrotherapeutic clinical procedures, interpreting electrophysiologic responses, and proposing recommendations for subsequent management or intervention.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 10 Year(s)
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.