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1. What is the APTA?2. What is the Student Assembly?3. What does APTA do for its
members?4. Student Membership5. How to become a member
1. What is the APTA?2. What is the Student Assembly?3. What does APTA do for its
members?4. Student Membership5. How to become a member
WHAT IS THE APTA?WHAT IS THE APTA?WHAT IS THE APTA?WHAT IS THE APTA?
What is the APTA?What is the APTA?What is the APTA?What is the APTA?
APTA Defined Member-Driven Organization APTA’s Goal and Mission APTA’s Vision 2020
Elements of Vision 2020 Core Values of Professionalism
Components of the APTA
APTA Defined Member-Driven Organization APTA’s Goal and Mission APTA’s Vision 2020
Elements of Vision 2020 Core Values of Professionalism
Components of the APTA
APTA DefinedAPTA DefinedAPTA DefinedAPTA Defined
Established by Mary McMillan in 1921
The principle membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy
A national, professional organization representing more than 72,000 members
Established by Mary McMillan in 1921
The principle membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy
A national, professional organization representing more than 72,000 members
Member-Driven Member-Driven OrganizationOrganization
Member-Driven Member-Driven OrganizationOrganization
Board of Directors members who have been elected to serve as representative leaders in the APTA
Long-standing members >5 years of membership
New professionals 5 years of membership or less
Students students of both physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs
Board of Directors members who have been elected to serve as representative leaders in the APTA
Long-standing members >5 years of membership
New professionals 5 years of membership or less
Students students of both physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs
APTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and Mission
GOAL: “…to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.”
GOAL: “…to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.”
APTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and Mission
MISSION: “…to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.”
MISSION: “…to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.”
APTA’s Vision 2020 APTA’s Vision 2020 APTA’s Vision 2020 APTA’s Vision 2020
“By 2020, physical therapy will be provided by physical therapists who are doctors of physical therapy, recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practitioners of choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, function, and health.”
“By 2020, physical therapy will be provided by physical therapists who are doctors of physical therapy, recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practitioners of choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, function, and health.”
Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020
Autonomous practice
Direct access
Doctors of physical therapy
Evidence-based practice
Practitioners of choice
Professionalism
Autonomous practice
Direct access
Doctors of physical therapy
Evidence-based practice
Practitioners of choice
Professionalism
Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020
7 CORE VALUES of Professionalism 1. Accountability2. Altruism3. Compassion & Caring4. Excellence5. Integrity6. Professional Duty7. Social Responsibility
7 CORE VALUES of Professionalism 1. Accountability2. Altruism3. Compassion & Caring4. Excellence5. Integrity6. Professional Duty7. Social Responsibility
Components of the APTAComponents of the APTAComponents of the APTAComponents of the APTA18 Special Interest Sections18 Special Interest Sections
Acute Care Aquatics Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Clinical
Electrophysiology and Wound Management
Education Federal Geriatric Hand Rehabilitation Home Health
Acute Care Aquatics Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Clinical
Electrophysiology and Wound Management
Education Federal Geriatric Hand Rehabilitation Home Health
Health Policy and Administration
Neurology Oncology Orthopedics Pediatrics Private Practice Research Sports Women’s Health
Health Policy and Administration
Neurology Oncology Orthopedics Pediatrics Private Practice Research Sports Women’s Health
Components of the APTAComponents of the APTAComponents of the APTAComponents of the APTA
State Chapters When you become a member of the APTA,
you are also automatically a member of your state chapter
Student Assembly All student APTA members are also members
of the student assembly
Special Interest Groups Groups created within state chapters or
sections that allow members to further focus on specific areas of physical therapy practice
State Chapters When you become a member of the APTA,
you are also automatically a member of your state chapter
Student Assembly All student APTA members are also members
of the student assembly
Special Interest Groups Groups created within state chapters or
sections that allow members to further focus on specific areas of physical therapy practice
WHAT IS THE WHAT IS THE STUDENT STUDENT
ASSEMBLY?ASSEMBLY?
WHAT IS THE WHAT IS THE STUDENT STUDENT
ASSEMBLY?ASSEMBLY?
What is the Student What is the Student Assembly?Assembly?
What is the Student What is the Student Assembly?Assembly?
Student Assembly Defined Purpose of the Student Assembly Governing Board
Student Assembly Defined Purpose of the Student Assembly Governing Board
Student Assembly DefinedStudent Assembly DefinedStudent Assembly DefinedStudent Assembly Defined
A component of the APTA
All physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students who are members of the APTA are also members of the student assembly
A component of the APTA
All physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students who are members of the APTA are also members of the student assembly
Purpose of the Student Purpose of the Student Assembly Assembly
Purpose of the Student Purpose of the Student Assembly Assembly
To create a united group that focuses on advancing the views and concerns of students
To provide students a “voice” for the future of the physical therapy profession
To create a united group that focuses on advancing the views and concerns of students
To provide students a “voice” for the future of the physical therapy profession
Governing BoardGoverning BoardGoverning BoardGoverning Board
Board of Directors President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SPT and SPTA
Delegates Director
Nominating Committee 1 chair 2 members
Board of Directors President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SPT and SPTA
Delegates Director
Nominating Committee 1 chair 2 members
Governing BoardGoverning BoardGoverning BoardGoverning Board
Goals of the Student Assembly Board of Directors:Goals of the Student Assembly Board of Directors: Promote APTA to all PT and PTA students Increase opportunities for student
involvement within the APTA Represent the true voice of the student
assembly Encourage student participation in the strive
for Vision 2020
Promote APTA to all PT and PTA students Increase opportunities for student
involvement within the APTA Represent the true voice of the student
assembly Encourage student participation in the strive
for Vision 2020
Governing BoardGoverning BoardGoverning BoardGoverning Board
Goals of the Student Assembly Nominating Committee:Goals of the Student Assembly Nominating Committee:
Increase awareness of the Student Assembly elected positions
Increase the number of PT and PTA students who consent to serve
Increase the number of students at National Student Conclave to participate in elections
Increase awareness of the Student Assembly elected positions
Increase the number of PT and PTA students who consent to serve
Increase the number of students at National Student Conclave to participate in elections
Governing BoardGoverning BoardGoverning BoardGoverning Board
Elections for the SABOD and NomCom positions Elections for the SABOD and NomCom positions
Takes place annually at National Student Conclave
Any member of the Student Assembly in good standing may consent to serve for office
Positions are decided by majority vote
New SABOD and NomCom serve 1 year in their elected office exception: NomCom chair will be
a 2 year position beginning in 2010 elections
Takes place annually at National Student Conclave
Any member of the Student Assembly in good standing may consent to serve for office
Positions are decided by majority vote
New SABOD and NomCom serve 1 year in their elected office exception: NomCom chair will be
a 2 year position beginning in 2010 elections
MEMBER MEMBER BENEFITSBENEFITSMEMBER MEMBER BENEFITSBENEFITS
Member BenefitsMember BenefitsMember BenefitsMember Benefits
APTA promotes a uniform standard of practice among its members
APTA strengthens its members knowledge and clinical skills
APTA advances its members careers
APTA protects its members futures
APTA promotes a uniform standard of practice among its members
APTA strengthens its members knowledge and clinical skills
APTA advances its members careers
APTA protects its members futures
Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice
Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice
Code of Ethics
Elements of Vision 2020
Core Values of Professionalism
Code of Ethics
Elements of Vision 2020
Core Values of Professionalism
Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice
Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice
Mentoring Programs: Mentoring Programs:
Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice
Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice
Evidence based practiceEvidence based practice
Open Door
Hooked on Evidence
Open Door
Hooked on Evidence
Knowledge and Clinical Knowledge and Clinical SkillsSkills
Knowledge and Clinical Knowledge and Clinical SkillsSkills
Physical Therapy Journal of the APTA
PTmagazine
PT Bulletin
Physical Therapy Journal of the APTA
PTmagazine
PT Bulletin
Knowledge and Clinical Knowledge and Clinical SkillsSkills
Knowledge and Clinical Knowledge and Clinical SkillsSkills
The Learning Center
Continuing education
Special Interest Sections
The Learning Center
Continuing education
Special Interest Sections
Career AdvancementsCareer AdvancementsCareer AdvancementsCareer Advancements
Clinical residencies and fellowships
Transitional doctorates
Specialist certification
Clinical residencies and fellowships
Transitional doctorates
Specialist certification
Career AdvancementsCareer AdvancementsCareer AdvancementsCareer Advancements
Career management Career planning Professional
development Marketing services Managing finances
Career management Career planning Professional
development Marketing services Managing finances
ProtectionProtectionProtectionProtection
Advocacy PT Political Action
Committee (PT-PAC) Federal legislation
Federal Advocacy Forum
State legislation The Advocacy Challenge
Broadens and prevents the restriction of the PT scope of practice
Advocacy PT Political Action
Committee (PT-PAC) Federal legislation
Federal Advocacy Forum
State legislation The Advocacy Challenge
Broadens and prevents the restriction of the PT scope of practice
STUDENT STUDENT MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP
STUDENT STUDENT MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP
Student membershipStudent membershipStudent membershipStudent membership
Being a member saves you money as a student
Being a member encourages and provides outlets for professional development
Being a member allows you to have up-to-date physical therapy information
Being a member provides the opportunity for networking
Being a member saves you money as a student
Being a member encourages and provides outlets for professional development
Being a member allows you to have up-to-date physical therapy information
Being a member provides the opportunity for networking
Saves You MoneySaves You MoneySaves You MoneySaves You Money SAVE 40% off non-member prices
for all PT resources Guide to Practice; student
evaluation kit Conference and seminar fees PT journal (now online providing
free access to other journals/articles)
Scholarship opportunities
SAVE 40% off non-member prices for all PT resources Guide to Practice; student
evaluation kit Conference and seminar fees PT journal (now online providing
free access to other journals/articles)
Scholarship opportunities
Saves You MoneySaves You MoneySaves You MoneySaves You Money
Career starter dues for New Professionals Pay only 50% of your dues following graduation!
High quality insurance plans and financial programs Great student health insurance programs
Career starter dues for New Professionals Pay only 50% of your dues following graduation!
High quality insurance plans and financial programs Great student health insurance programs
Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional Development
Build leadership skills Professional duty Advocacy
Build leadership skills Professional duty Advocacy
Future career development Info on jobs, résumé
writing, interview tips,
Gives you an edge being a member shows potential employers your pride and dedication to this profession
Future career development Info on jobs, résumé
writing, interview tips,
Gives you an edge being a member shows potential employers your pride and dedication to this profession
Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional Development
Focus your interests Special interest
sections
Post-professional education Seminars and
conferences Residencies and
fellowships
Focus your interests Special interest
sections
Post-professional education Seminars and
conferences Residencies and
fellowships
Stay Up-To-DateStay Up-To-DateStay Up-To-DateStay Up-To-Date
Member’s only APTA website PTJ and PTmagazine PT Bulletin online Student Assembly Pulse Student e-news Emerging PT practice
information Evidence based patient care
Open Door Hooked on Evidence
Member’s only APTA website PTJ and PTmagazine PT Bulletin online Student Assembly Pulse Student e-news Emerging PT practice
information Evidence based patient care
Open Door Hooked on Evidence
Networking Networking Networking Networking
Attending Conferences Developing relationships with future colleagues Discussing issues important to students
Clinical rotation sites Share ideas between schools fundraising,
community health projects, research, mission work, etc.
Attending Conferences Developing relationships with future colleagues Discussing issues important to students
Clinical rotation sites Share ideas between schools fundraising,
community health projects, research, mission work, etc.
HOW TO BECOME A HOW TO BECOME A MEMBERMEMBER
HOW TO BECOME A HOW TO BECOME A MEMBERMEMBER
How to become a memberHow to become a memberHow to become a memberHow to become a member
1. Go to www.apta.org2. Click on the Membership and
Leadership link on the left information side-bar
3. Click on the Join APTA (or Renew) link on the left information side-bar
4. Under “Prospective Members”, click on the Join APTA link
5. Follow the application instructions after selecting New Membership
1. Go to www.apta.org2. Click on the Membership and
Leadership link on the left information side-bar
3. Click on the Join APTA (or Renew) link on the left information side-bar
4. Under “Prospective Members”, click on the Join APTA link
5. Follow the application instructions after selecting New Membership
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