Persons from disciplines other than physical therapy are permitted to complete the CI Education (didactic curriculum) component of the program. Cost of this APTA Program is $230. However, they are not eligible nor are they permitted to take the credentialing (Assessment Center) component of the program.
Upon successful completion of the CI Education Program, persons from disciplines other than physical therapy will receive a Certificate of Completion of the CI Education Program of 1.2 CEUs. However, because they are not eligible to take the Assessment Center, they cannot receive an APTA CI Credential Certificate.
Eligibility Criteria for Non-Physical Therapy Providers to complete APTA's Clinical Instructor (CI) Education Program:
- A minimum of one year of clinical experience or comparable experience
- Completion of the Participant Dossier attesting to clinical competence within the respective discipline in accordance with state laws and regulations as authorized by the individual's direct supervisor.