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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
APTA has created and curated educator resources to help you develop professionally and personally and to enhance your efforts to further the profession through PT and PTA education.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Experiential learning focused on development and application of patient‐ and client‐centered skills and behaviors is a crucial component of the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Jan 1, 2021/Open Access
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.
May 6, 2020/Roundup
The association's sections and academies have been creating invaluable resources and curating offerings from other agencies and organizations.
Jan 1, 2014/CPG
Includes recommendations for the diagnosis and management of adults presenting with low back pain and/or lower extremity symptoms related to spinal stenosis and degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.
Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House guideline: APTA supports students, PTs, and PTAs expressing their commitment to patients, clients, society, and the profession with an oath or pledge.
Jun 25, 2023/APTA Social
In the spirit of Pride month and APTA PT Proud's upcoming advocacy series on LGBTQ+ legislation, June's APTA Social will focus on LGBTQ+ allyship and advocacy.
Oct 26, 2022/Resource
This set of questions is designed to help physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students assess practice and professional development opportunities.
Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The Association supports the practice of cultural competence and cultural humility in all aspects of clinical practice, education, and research.
Feb 17, 2021/Podcast
Lindsay Durand, SPT, APTA Student Assembly director of communications, and Tonya Olson, MSPT, DPT, discuss the benefits of online learning, hybrid education, and how to make the most of your virtual learning experiences.