HOD P08-22-09-11: Affirms that direction and supervision apply to the PTA as the only individual who assists a PT in practice.
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Direction And Supervision Of The Physical Therapist Assistant
Date: October 26, 2022
Contact: nationalgovernance@apta.org
Content Type: Policies & Bylaws
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