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HOD P07-25-59-04 [Amended: HODP06-19-51-57; HOD P06-16-08-07; Initial: HOD P06-14- 08-18] [Position]
It is the position of the American Physical Therapy Association that licensure of physical therapists and licensure or certification of physical therapist assistants is required in and by all United States jurisdictions to achieve public protection and consumer transparency for individuals who access physical therapist services.
Date: October 1, 2025
Contact: nationalgovernance@apta.org
Content Type: Policies & Bylaws
News
Rural Health Care Workforce Shortages Highlighted in Congressional HearingFeb 25, 2026
This week, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, through which most legislation affecting Medicare and Medicaid passes, held a hearing titled
Article
Now Streaming on Hulu and Disney+: ChoosePT "Future You" VideoFeb 23, 2026
Have you ever imagined going back in time and giving advice to your younger self? APTA's new ChoosePT editorial video "Future You" asks viewers to do just
Open Access
Directory of Postdoctoral ProgramsFeb 12, 2026
The postdoctoral programs listed provide opportunities for research and education post academic doctoral degree (ie, PhD) for PTs.