Get Certified in Pelvic or Obstetric Physical Therapy
Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health or Obstetric Physical Therapy (CAPP)
The CAPP was developed by the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, the national professional association for pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy professionals. The Academy is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
The CAPP was developed by the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, the national professional association for pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy professionals. The Academy is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
The Certificate of Achievement in Obstetric or Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (CAPP-OB or CAPP-Pelvic) is awarded to licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) who complete a series of comprehensive evidence-based education courses, written and clinical testing at each level and a written case report rigorously reviewed by the CAPP Case Reflection Committee. Upon successful passing, recipients are featured in the Academy’s distinguished directory (if they are an Academy member), and receive a Certificate of Achievement they can display in their office to patients and employers to demonstrate the caliber of their accomplishment. As of 2024, there are a total of 587 CAPP-Pelvic and 259 CAPP-OB Certified PTs.
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CAPP Review Timeline
| Review Quarter | Application Submission Deadline | Results Sent to Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | February 15 | May 15 |
| Summer | May 15 | August 15 |
| Fall | August 15 | November 15 |
| Winter | November 15 | February 15 |
#1 You must be a licensed Physical Therapist
# 2 Complete all required coursework through the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy within 5 years. Coursework that is older than 5 years will require you to retake the course that expired since the evidence is updated every 1-2 years (i.e. If you’ve taken a course in 2012, you will need to retake that course). Attend and successfully pass all three levels of the Pelvic Health Physical Therapy track hosted by the Academy. You must pass the CAPP Scenario Testing at the end of each course and pass the Post-Course Exam (multiple-choice) after attending each course with an 80% score or higher. Required coursework includes:
- Pelvic Health Level 1 | Complete ONE of the following options
- Pelvic Health Level 2 | Complete ALL of the following courses
- Pelvic Health Level 3 | Complete only ONE of the following options
#3 Successfully “Pass” a completed Case Reflection within 1 year from the date you completed your last PH course.
- If you are taking the hybrid format, please note that you have to complete both the webinar courses and in-person lab courses in order to qualify for the CAPP (i.e. If you are taking the PH1 webinar, you must also take the PH1 lab course)
Note:
If you are not completely certain whether you qualify for the CAPP, please contact our office before proceeding with your application. You must complete all relative coursework within 5 years and will have up to 1 year to submit your case reflection after completing your last required course.
For example, if you submit a CAPP case reflection and application in February 2020, your coursework cannot be older than 2014. The latest coursework should have been completed between Feb 2015- Feb 2020.
COVID-19 Exception: If you took a CAPP webinar course between March 2020 – December 2021, you will have up to 2 years to submit your case reflection after completing your last required course. If you have other exceptions, please contact us at hello@aptapelvichealth.org.
# 1 You must be a licensed Physical Therapist
# 2 Complete all required coursework through the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy within 5 years. Coursework that is older than 5 years will require you to retake the course that expired since the evidence is updated every 1-2 years (i.e. If you’ve taken a course in 2012, you will need to retake that course). Attend and successfully pass the three levels of the Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy track hosted by the Academy IN ANY ORDER. You must pass the CAPP Scenario Testing at the end of each course and pass the Post-Course Exam (multiple-choice) after attending each course with an 80% score or higher.
- OBF Webinar – Fundamental Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy Webinar
- OBA Webinar – Advanced Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy Webinar
- OBI Webinar – Intrapartum Topics of Obstetric Physical Therapy Webinar
- OBF Lab– Fundamental Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy Lab
- OBA Lab – Advanced Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy Lab
- OBI Lab – Intrapartum Topics of Obstetric Physical Therapy Lab
#3 Successfully “Pass” a completed Case Reflection within 1 year from the date you completed your last OB course.
Note: If you are not completely certain whether you qualify for the CAPP, please contact our office before proceeding with your application. You must complete all relative coursework within 5 years and will have up to 1 year to submit your case reflection after completing your last required course.
For example, if you submit a CAPP case reflection and application in February 2020, your coursework cannot be older than 2014. The latest coursework should have been completed between Feb 2015- Feb 2020.
COVID-19 Exception: If you took a CAPP webinar course between March 2020 – December 2021, you will have up to 2 years to submit your case reflection after completing your last required course. If you have other exceptions, please contact us at hello@aptapelvichealth.org.
Upon submission of your application and case reflection, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours of submission receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail from the Academy or have any questions, please contact hello@aptapelvichealth.org.
Submit Your CAPP Case Reflection
*Please do not include your name within your CAPP case reflection document. All cases are blinded for reviewers.*
CAPP Course Volunteer Teaching Assistant (Unpaid)
Do you have an emerging passion for training or teaching? Are you interested in a paid Teaching Assistant contract position for our CAPP courses? Periodically, we are looking to identify and develop new teaching assistants for specific geographic regions or our live online sessions. To qualify as a Teaching Assistant, completion of training as a 'Volunteer Teaching Assistant' (unpaid) is required, along with other prerequisites. If you're interested, please apply to express your interest, and we will reach out to you regarding upcoming opportunities!