2025 HSS Rehabilitation OCS Exam Preparation Program

Thinking about sitting for the OCS? Join us for a focused, highly practical review course designed specifically for Physical Therapists preparing for the Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) exam.

We’ll break down the most challenging concepts from the recommended texts and connect them directly to real-world clinical reasoning and the latest research that actually matters in practice.

This isn’t just about memorizing facts. You’ll walk away with:

• Proven study strategies tailored to the OCS
• A deeper understanding of exam-style questions with clear, detailed explanations
• A streamlined plan to study smarter, not harder
• A comprehensive resource guide to keep your momentum going after the course

Whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning your final prep, this course will help you stay focused, confident, and on track for exam day.

Are you interested in a more comprehensive study program to prepare for your board certification? Our Orthopedic Specialization Program has didactic curriculum, test questions, and includes the OCS Exam Preparation Program. Click here for more information.

Accreditation

Physical Therapists: Hospital for Special Surgery is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. This course is approved for a maximum of 6.0 contact hours.

NJ and FL approval pending

TX: Approved:

Satisfies CE Requirements: AK, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, ID, KY, KS, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine approval for their state and discipline due to constantly changing requirements. We would, however, be happy to assist with this process if requested.

Agenda Highlights

• Test Taking Strategies & Study Tips
• Research/Statistics
• Cervical Spine
• Head/Maxillofacial/Craniomandibular
• Thoracic Spine
• Shoulder
• Elbow/Wrist/Hand
• Lumbar Spine/Pelvis/SIJ/Coccyx
• Hip
• Knee
• Foot/Ankle
• Discussion/ Questions and Answers - All Faculty

Target Audience: Physical Therapists

Faculty: HSS Orthopedic Board Certified Clinicians

Education Level: Advanced

Method of Instruction: Each session will involve a lecture with discussion and question/answer features with the speakers.

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Hospital for Special Surgery reserves the right to cancel this course. In the unlikely event the course is canceled, HSS will issue a full refund of the registration fee, but will not be responsible for any other charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the course.