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American Board of Physical Therapy Education Residency and Fellowship

Article

APTA recognizes ABPTRFE as the agency for the accreditation of physical therapist residency and fellowship education programs.

ACCE/DCE Performance Assessments

February 27, 2018 / Article

These voluntary Academic Coordinator/Director of Clinical Education Performance Assessments are being made available as a resource for use by PT and PTA academic programs.
Clinical Site Information Form

December 18, 2019 / Website

APTA Clinical Site Information Form is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs to collect information from clinical education sites to facilitate clinical site selection and student placements.
Core Competencies of a Physical Therapist Resident

April 11, 2024 / Resource

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

February 27, 2018 / Article

This document presents the various perspectives on and levels of outcomes assessment as they are present in physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs.
Model Position Description for the ACCE/DCE: PTA Program

February 27, 2018 / Article

View model descriptions of faculty in PTA programs.
Model Position Description for the ACCE/DCE: PT Program

February 27, 2018 / Article

Review position descriptions and responsibilities for faculty of PT programs.
Coronavirus Update: April 20

April 20, 2022 / Roundup

COVID-19 relief fund reporting, court-ordered end to travel mask mandate, Americans' attitudes about the pandemic, and more.