Attending NSC provides you with the opportunity to attend the following can't-miss events:
Special-interest seminars covering topics including acute care, clinical electrophysiology and wound management, geriatrics, neurology, orthopaedics, pediatrics, sports physical therapy, and women's health.
Develop a framework for exploring career pathways and learn some of the core essentials required to pursue these options! Take advantage of opportunities to explore innovative career paths and fortuitous detours to taking the initial steps in identifying your preferred pathway as a new graduate entering the profession.
Workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills, and small-group debt evaluation.
An open discussion with APTA's president, where you'll find out what's ahead for the profession.
An exhibit hall that features employers, manufacturers, and publishers who are eager to speak with you.
Network with colleagues, mentors, and other members of the profession at Special Events.
Daily Programming Schedules
Click the tabs above for daily programming schedules | View Programming Room Assignments (.pdf)
NSC programming for Thursday, October 24
11:00 pm-2:00 pm
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Community Service Project
APTA Staff and NSC Attendees can lend a helping hand to the city of Louisville while in town. Join us for a project to pick up and remove trash along the banks of the Ohio River to help keep Louisville beautiful. We will meet in the lobby of the Galt House Hotel Suite Tower at 10:45 am, then walk to our designated trash removal location. Can't help for the entire 3 hours? No need to worry, we appreciate a helping hand at any point between 11:00 am–2:00 pm for as much time as you can give. To get to the site from the Galt House Hotel, take a right out of the Suite Tower, go under I-64, turn right onto the Louisville Riverwalk, and walk for about 5 minutes - you will find us at the Waterfront Park. All trash collecting materials will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!
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3:00 pm-7:00 pm
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Attendee Registration
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5:30 pm-7:00 pm
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What it Means to Your Career to Be Connected | Course Description (.pdf)
Paul Rockar, PT, DPT, MS
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS
Kathy Mairella, PT, DPT, MA
Connie Hauser, PT, DPT, ATC
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9:00 pm-11:00 pm
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Foundation's Miami-Marquette Challenge Student Social | Learn more (.pdf)
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NSC programming for Friday, October 25
7:00 am-5:00 pm
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Attendee Registration
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8:00 am-11:30 am
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Résumé Reviews (10 minute one-on-one sessions)
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9:00 am-11:30 am
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Exhibit Hall Open
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11:30 am-1:00 pm
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Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Address:
Transcending Limitation on Disability
Aaron Scheidies, PT, DPT
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1:15 pm-3:00 pm
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Post Graduation Topics I
Select from one of the nine sessions below. You will have the opportunity to attend three of the following sessions.
Interviewing Skills Essential to Your Success | Course Description (.pdf)
Janet Bezner, PT, PhD
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Science and Technology (FIRST) | Course Description (.pdf)
Steven Wolf, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FAHA
Fabrisia Ambrosio, PT, PhD
Jeffrey Kleim, PhD
Student Advocacy Training | Course Description (.pdf)
Monica Herr
Kathy Mairella, PT, DPT, MA
What's Next: An Interactive Guide to National Boards, Job Hunting, and Becoming a New Professional | Course Description (.pdf)
Ken Swanteck, PT, DPT
Samantha Letizio, PT, DPT
Nick Gigliotti, PT, DPT
Professional Attire | Course Description (.pdf)
Debbie Ingram, PT, EdD, FAPTA
Janice Kuperstein, PT, PhD
Serving Under-Served Communities | Course Description (.pdf)
Alicia Souvignier, PT, DPT, GCS
Alex Brenner, PT, DPT, OCS, FMC
Student Tension Related to Exams | Course Description (.pdf)
Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT
Students Moving Physical Therapist Practice Forward to 2020 | Course Description (.pdf)
Diana Venskus, PT, PhD
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3:00 pm-5:00 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
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5:15 pm-6:15 pm
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Open Discussion with APTA's President
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Evening
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PT PAC Late Night | Learn more (.pdf)
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NSC programming for Saturday, October 26
7:00 am-5:00 pm
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Attendee Registration
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8:30 am-9:30 am
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Clinical Session I
You will be able to select from one of sessions below and will have the opportunity to attend three of the following sessions.
*Cardiovascular and Pulmonary | Course Description (.pdf)
*Geriatrics | Course Description (.pdf)
*Hand Rehabilitation | Course Description (.pdf)
*Neurology | Course Description (.pdf)
*Oncology | Course Description (.pdf)
*Orthopaedics | Course Description (.pdf)
*Pediatrics | Course Description (.pdf)
*Sports | Course Description (.pdf)
*Women's Health | Course Description (.pdf)
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9:30 am-9:45 am
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Break
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9:45 am-10:45 am
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Clinical Session II
You will be able to select from one of sessions below and will have the opportunity to attend three of the following sessions.
*Cardiovascular and Pulmonary | Course Description (.pdf)
*Geriatrics | Course Description (.pdf)
*Hand Rehabilitation | Course Description (.pdf)
*Neurology | Course Description (.pdf)
*Oncology | Course Description (.pdf)
*Orthopaedics | Course Description (.pdf)
*Pediatrics | Course Description (.pdf)
*Sports | Course Description (.pdf)
*Women's Health | Course Description (.pdf)
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10:45 am-11:00 am
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Break
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11:00 am-11:30 am
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Candidate Interviews
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11:00 pm-1:30 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open (lunch provided in the Hall)
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1:00 pm–1:30 pm
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Raffles and Give-Aways in the Hall
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1:45 pm-3:30 pm
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Financial Services Plenary Session: Organize, Assess and Evaluate Your Debt, and Create an Affordable Financial Plan to Protect the Value of Your Human Capital, Your Degree, Career Earnings, and Goals | Course Description (.pdf)
Leon Johnson, Jr., MBA, DEd
Using your financial details, you will be guided through an instructional self-help debt management and budget affordability assessment.
Please come prepared with your completed 5-Step Financial Worksheet (available through the handouts page - attendees will receive this in their confirmation e-mail)
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3:45 pm-4:00 pm
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Break
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4:00 pm-5:00 pm
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Post Graduation Topics I
Owning a Private Practice | Course Description (.pdf)
Jason Gauvin, PT, MS, LAT, ATC, SCS, CSCS
James Buenaventura, PT, DPT, CGFI
Robert Snow, PT, DPT, OCS
ABPTS: Enhancing Professional Development Through Certification | Course Description (.pdf)
Stephanie Yu, PT, MSPT, PCS
Residency & Fellowships | Course Description (.pdf)
Kendra Harrington, PT, DPT, MS, WCS
Matthew Briggs, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS
John Dewitt, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS
Lifelong Learning: Incorporating Cutting-Edge Scientific Advances into Physical Therapy Clinical Practice | Course Description (.pdf)
Fabrisia Ambrosio
Using PTNow at the Point-of-Care | Course Description (.pdf)
Tara Jo Manal
PT/PTA Team: Developing a Deeper Understanding of How It Works | Course Description (.pdf)
Chris Garland, PTA
Steve Hammons, PT, DPT, ACCE
Leadership Development: Preparing for Administration or Management | Course Description (.pdf)
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS
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5:00 pm-5:15 pm
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Break
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5:15 pm-6:15 pm
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Post Graduation Topics II
Owning a Private Practice | Course Description (.pdf)
Jason Gauvin, PT, MS, LAT, ATC, SCS, CSCS
James Buenaventura, PT, DPT, CGFI
Robert Snow, PT, DPT, OCS
ABPTS: Enhancing Professional Development Through Certification | Course Description (.pdf)
Stephanie Yu, PT, MSPT, PCS
Residency & Fellowships | Course Description (.pdf)
Kendra Harrington, PT, DPT, MS, WCS
Matthew Briggs, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS
John Dewitt, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS
Lifelong Learning: Incorporating Cutting-Edge Scientific Advances into Physical Therapy Clinical Practice | Course Description (.pdf)
Fabrisia Ambrosio
Using PTNow at the Point-of-Care | Course Description (.pdf)
Tara Jo Manal
PT/PTA Team: Developing a Deeper Understanding of How It Works | Course Description (.pdf)
Chris Garland, PTA
Steve Hammons, PT, DPT, ACCE
Leadership Development: Preparing for Administration or Management | Course Description (.pdf)
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS
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6:30 pm
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Swearing-In of New Officers
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6:30 pm-8:30 pm
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Neurology Section Mentor Mixer | Learn more (.pdf)
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