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Student PT and PTA Provision of Services

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.

CAPTE Accreditation Handbook

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.

Membership and Belonging Committee

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Membership and Belonging Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. 

Scientific and Practice Affairs Committee

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The APTA Scientific and Practice Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. 

Practice and Business Financial Arrangements for Physical Therapists

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports collaborative practice and business models that are innovative, ethical, and person-centered.

APTA Frontiers in Research Science and Technology Network: Chair and Co-Chair

Network members work to leverage scientific and technological discoveries to advance physical therapist practice, education, and research.

Falls: Assessment and Prevention in Older People and in People 50 and Over at Higher Risk [NG249]

Apr 29, 2025/CPG

This updated clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on preventing falls in people 65 or older as well as recommendations about preventing falls in inpatients aged 50-64 who are at high risk of falls. [Formerly NICE CG161.]

Diabetic Foot Problems: Prevention and Management [NICE NG19]

Oct 11, 2019/CPG

Guidelines on prevention and management of foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes.

Legal and Ethical Expectations for Clinical Education

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines expectations to provide clinical education that complies with legal and ethical standards for patient and client management, is consistent with the association's positions and promotes professional development.

APTA and You

APTA supports more than 100,000 member PTs, PTAs, and students.