HOD Y07-25-63-45: [Amended: HOD Y07-25-62-17; HOD Y07-23-07-09; Initial: HOD Y06-1967-31] [Policy]
Clinical specialization in physical therapy is a voluntary and unrestricted process.
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APTA Clinical Specialization Policy
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Date: October 1, 2025
Contact: nationalgovernance@apta.org
Content Type: Policies & Bylaws
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