Resources for Educators

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.

Additional For Educators Content

Benchmarking in Academic Physical Therapy

Jan 10, 2022 /

The first wave of this study's findings provides insights into physical therapist education and identified differences between physical therapist and medical student perceptions.

Education Leadership Partnership

Dec 22, 2021 / Article

The Education Leadership Partnership, a collaboration between APTA, ACAPT, and the Academy of Education, completed its charge with the published report "A Vision of Excellence in Physical Therapy Education."

Advancing Inclusion in the Classroom — and Beyond

Sep 9, 2021 /

Have you ever stopped to think about your bias? In ways big and small. Awareness, empathy, and with inclusivity are the themes we discuss in this episode.

Advancing Inclusion in the Classroom — and Beyond

Aug 18, 2021 / Perspective

Faculty can be more intentional in making small but necessary changes in academic physical therapy to overcome at least some of the bias they possess.

A Vision for Excellence in Physical Therapy Education

Aug 1, 2021 / Resource

This vision represents a collaborative viewpoint of multiple stakeholder groups and individuals that have considered an array of opinions and resources to conceive a future that would demonstrate how the profession has advanced its opportunity to achieve excellence in physical therapy education.

The Future of DPT Education Post COVID-19

Jun 1, 2021 / Feature

Part two of APTA Magazine’s special issue on physical therapist education continues the exclusive interview with four academic leaders.

The Pandemic and PT Education: Lessons, Obstacles, Opportunities

Jun 1, 2021 / Feature

Four academic leaders discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has altered the landscape.

The Pandemic’s Current Impact on DPT Education

Jun 1, 2021 / Feature

Part one of APTA Magazine's special issue on physical therapist education.

Core Competencies of a Physical Therapist Resident

May 24, 2021 / Resource

Access core competencies expected of a physical therapist resident upon graduation from the program.