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APTA helps educators empower the next generations of PTs and PTAs.
Students depend on well-prepared and skilled educators to guide them through their academic program.
APTA helps educators empower the next generations of PTs and PTAs.
Connect with your colleagues. Explore engagement and networking opportunities with the Academy of Physical Therapy Education and the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy.
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These resources provide faculty development opportunities within APTA, as well as higher education organizations.
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Clinical Educator Development is intended for health care providers who work primarily in a clinical setting and are interested in developing their teaching abilities.
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The following resources are provided to facilitate physical therapist and physical therapist assistant academic program curriculum development, review, and enhancement.
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Access assessments for physical therapy education programs.
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Established in 2016, the Education Leadership Partnership includes representatives from APTA, the Academy of Physical Therapy Education, and the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy.
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This year's virtual APTA National Student Conclave, Nov. 4-8, will include inspiring keynotes, 28 on-demand sessions, five days of live programming, and opportunities for online networking, all at a low price, with discounts for bulk registrations. Don't miss it!
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Use these resources within your program or curriculum to teach cultural competence to your physical therapy students.
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Students across the country compete by participating in advocacy activities and documenting their experiences.
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What are the federal expectations for providers when it comes to non-discrimination, disability access, and the rights of patients with limited English proficiency?
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CAPTE publishes the official list of accredited programs. CAPTE does not rank programs.
Jan 15, 2020 / Resource
Access core competencies expected of a physical therapist resident upon graduation from the program.
Jan 1, 2018 / Article
The academy’s mission is to inspire all PTs and PTAs in their roles as educators and to enhance the development and implementation of evidence-based education practices.
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A limited study finds high debt-to-income ratios among PTs -- higher than newly minted family medicine physicians and veterinarians.
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APTA's CSIF Web transforms a static document to a dynamic online survey, complete with tools to help education programs analyze and validate data.