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APTA Advertising Policies

APTA's advertising policies contain terms that constitute a legally binding agreement between the advertiser and APTA.

Licensure

Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.

PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways

The premier program for PTAs to increase their knowledge and skill in a specific practice area and to recognize the PTA for their advanced proficiency in one or more areas of practice.

Resources from Educational Organizations

Jan 21, 2020/Article

American Council on Education (ACE) The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. It is the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities

Recommendations for National Office

Jun 1, 2020/Members Only

Use this online portal to submit nominations for national office. The recommendations for national office ends January 1 each year.

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Jan 1, 2018/Website

FSBPT's mission is to protect the public by providing service and leadership that promote safe and competent physical therapy practice.

Model Position Description for the ACCE/DCE: PTA Program

Feb 27, 2018/Article

View model descriptions of faculty in PTA programs.

APTA's #ChoosePT Public Awareness Campaign for Safe Pain Management

Oct 1, 2019/Website

Our award-winning awareness campaign urges consumers to choose physical therapy for most pain management, consistent with CDC guidelines.

Program Resources

Access resources to help existing and developing DPT, PTA, residency, and fellowship programs optimize their effectiveness.