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Connecting Colleagues.
Advancing the Profession.
Three Things to Know About APTA
When You Walk out of This Room:
• How APTA works
• What APTA does
• Why APTA membership is important
What is APTA?
APTA is the only national organization dedicated
to advancing and protecting the interests of the
physical therapy profession and its
practitioners.
APTA’s goal is to foster advancements in physical
therapy practice, research, and education
APTA Is a
Member-Driven Organization
More than 90,000 members
elect
More than 400 representatives to the House
of Delegates,
who then elect
15 individuals to the Board of Directors.
Vision Statement for the Physical
Therapy Profession
Transforming society by
optimizing movement to improve
the human experience.
Working for You at APTA
APTA…
• Advocates
• Strengthens
• Educates
• Connects
• Advances
APTA Advocates for the Profession
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Payment Reform
Quality
Integrity
Innovation
Access
APTA Educates Consumers
• “Move Forward” branding campaign
positioning PTs as the movement experts
• www.MoveForwardPT.com
• National Physical Therapy Month
APTA Strengthens Your Expertise
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Accreditation
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Continuing Education
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Practice
APTA Strengthens Your Expertise
ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL EDUCATION
– PT and PTA Clinical Performance Instruments
(CPIs)
– Credentialed Clinical Instructor Programs
– Post-professional residency and fellowship
programs
APTA Builds Your Knowledge
CONTINUING EDUCATION
– APTA Learning Center
– Combined Sections Meeting
– NEXT Conference & Exhibition
APTA Builds Your Knowledge
PRACTICE
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Clinical and Practice Management Tools
Policies, Position Statements, and Guidelines
Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
Emerging Clinical Practice Resources
Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry
APTA Serves the
Needs of Its Members
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
– Specialist certification
– Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for
the PTA
– PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathway
– Section membership
APTA Serves the
Needs of Its Members
Professional Development: Special-Interest Sections
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Acute Care
Aquatic Physical Therapy
Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary
Clinical Electrophysiology
and Wound Management
Education
Federal Physical Therapy
Geriatrics
Hand Rehabilitation
• Health Policy and
Administration
• Home Health
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Orthopaedic
• Pediatrics
• Private Practice
• Research
• Sports Physical Therapy
• Women’s Health
APTA Serves the
Needs of Its Members
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Evidence Based Research
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PTNow
ArticleSearch
Research/Benchmarking Surveys
Foundation for Physical Therapy
APTA Serves the
Needs of Its Members
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Publications
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Physical Therapy Journal (PTJ)
PT in Motion
PT in Motion News
Friday Focus Newsletters
APTA Serves the
Needs of Its Members
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Staff Experts
– Toll-free number (800/999-2782)
– www.apta.org
APTA Keeps You Connected
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Your Member Colleagues
– Online member directory
– Communities
– Networking at component and national
level meetings and events
The Value of
APTA Membership
What does APTA membership cost?
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National dues = $295 (PT), $190 (PTA)
Chapter dues vary by state
Section dues vary and are optional
When you join APTA, where does
your dues money go?
Get Involved
at the national level
– Attend conferences
– Become part of a committee, task force
or work group
– Serve as a liaison to external
organizations
– Run for office
Get Involved
at the chapter or section level
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Attend local conferences
Partner with or become a mentor
Volunteer your time
Join the component leadership
APTA Membership
Your Profession
Your Career
Your Call
www.apta.org/Join