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APTA helps educators empower the next generations of PTs and PTAs.
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Formerly known as the Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship, this fellowship helps to develop leaders in education.
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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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Two PT students share their experiences in the times of COVID-19. We also talk about mental health and stress — all of which aren’t new to PT and PTA students but may be different or heightened due to the pandemic.
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The CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements and PTA Standards and Required Elements, along with accompanying position papers, provide information and guidance on curriculum requirements for DPT and PTA programs.
Dec 22, 2020 / Perspective
In a learning environment transformed by a pandemic, what can be learned from hybrid DPT 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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Leadership training for physical therapy educators has come a long way in the past decade.
Oct 21, 2020 / Perspective
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!
Oct 6, 2020 / Resource
Use these resources within your program or curriculum to teach cultural competence to your physical therapy students.
Mar 1, 2020 / Article
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.