Burn Care Team

Earn the Burn Therapist Certified (BT-C) Credential

Validate your expertise in burn rehabilitation and advance your career with the respected BT-C certification, developed by burn therapists, for burn therapists.

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BT-C adds credibility. It’s often the difference when applying for senior roles, research opportunities, or support to attend meetings.

Bernadette Nedelec, PhD, BSc, OT, BT-C

Advance your practice. Validate your expertise. Open new doors.

The Burn Therapist Certified (BT-C) credential from the ABA recognizes occupational and physical therapists with advanced clinical experience in burn rehabilitation. Unlike a traditional exam, BT-C uses a portfolio of real cases to reflect your critical thinking and hands-on expertise.

Therapists who've completed BT-C say the process is challenging but incredibly rewarding. It reveals one's strengths and can help guide one's continued professional development.

The portfolio wasn’t easy—but it helped me see what I do well and where I can grow. It pushed me toward stronger, evidence-based practice.

Betsey Ferreira, MSPT, BT-C

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Certification begins with a simple registration and a $50 processing fee. Once approved, you’ll gain access to submit your portfolio, including three real cases showcasing your work across at least three burn rehabilitation domains.

Earn the Burn Therapist Certified (BT-C) Credential

Bernadette Nedelec, PhD, BSc, OT, BT-C

Advance your practice. Validate your expertise. Open new doors.

Betsey Ferreira, MSPT, BT-C

Start Here: BT-C Essentials at a Glance

Registration Process

Application & Portfolio Guide

Renewal Process

Diagrams & Visual Aids

Verification Forms & Templates

Frequently Asked Questions