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What is a Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS)?

April 26, 2017certified GCs Geriatric specialist

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What is a Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS)?

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A Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS) is a licensed Physical Therapist who is certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (ABPTS). To become certified as a GCS, a PT must: Complete over 2000 hours of geriatric clinical practice while working with geriatric individuals who have physical dysfunction • Demonstrate competency in the following areas: Patient care (examination, evaluation.