Maintenance of Specialist Certification (MOSC) is a model for certification that focuses on the continued competence of the physical therapist specialist.  Specialists must submit MOSC requirements in years 3, 6, and 9 of their certification cycle to demonstrate their continued competence. 

MOSC requirements include:

• Professional Standing and Direct Patient Care Hours
• Commitment to Lifelong Learning Through Professional Development
• Practice Performance Through Examples of Clinical Care and Reasoning
• Cognitive Expertise Through a Test of Knowledge in the Profession

Below are links to resources to assist you in developing your case to demonstrate clinical care and reasoning:

• MOSC Reflective Case Instructions
• Checklist for Writing Case Study