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APTA's PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways program provides skills and recognition for physical therapist assistants.
For Ruth Kizer, PTA, completing APTA's PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways program, also known as the PTA APP, has brought even more fulfillment to a career she is so glad she chose. She's proud of the recognition and added value it’s given her as an employee, and she encourages other PTAs to embrace the opportunity.
Date: April 1, 2023
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Stephanie Stephens
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