Skip to main content

The APTA Guide for Professional Conduct is intended to serve physical therapists in interpreting the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist of the American Physical Therapy Association in matters of professional conduct. The APTA House of Delegates in June of 2009 adopted a revised Code of Ethics, which became effective July 1, 2010.

Download


You Might Also Like...

Article

Physical Therapy in the News: February 2026

Mar 4, 2026

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

Article

Applying the Code of Ethics: Real-World Scenarios

Feb 1, 2026

Practical examples of how the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession offers clear guidance for PTs and PTAs.

Column

Defining Moment | The Patient You Dread

Feb 1, 2026

What one difficult patient taught a physical therapist about bias, burnout, and the human side of effective care.