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The Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program is a voluntary program designed primarily for people interested in or involved with clinical education, such as clinical instructors, site coordinators of clinical education, and directors of clinical education. It is recognized by APTA as a clinical instructor education and credentialing program.
Other health care providers who offer clinical education in a supervisory role to students, including physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, and health care providers from other professions can use this program to enhance their clinical instruction education.
The Level 1 course is offered in a synchronous virtual and in-person format.
E-manual for Level 1 Course
As the CCIP continues to move forward with the APTA Go Green Initiative, we have transitioned over to an e-manual for the Level 1 course. Trainers no longer need to order manuals or be responsible for handing them out to participants, and courses can accept registrations later.
The e-manuals are in a writeable .PDF format, with plenty of spaces added where participants can add notes in each section. Hard copy manuals will still be made available, for an additional $50 fee above the current course cost.
CCIP Level 1 Course Pre-Course Assignment
This pre-course work is to be completed before attending the CCIP Level 1 course. The assignment prepares participants for the discussion and cases addressed during Section I of the course.
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Course Objectives
- Plan and prepare for physical therapy students during their clinical education experience.
- Support continuing education through questioning and effective feedback.
- Acquire performance evaluation skills.
- Identify and manage students with exceptional situations.
- Recognize legal implications for clinical educators, including issues presented by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Requirements for Taking the Level 1 Course
- Complete an online registration for the course.
- Upload a copy of or provide a link to current PT or PTA license (if applicable).
- Approval of registration, after review, by the course trainer.
- APTA course registration fee ($100/member, $200/nonmember).*
* Included as part of APTAs course registration fee are the Level 1 manual, Assessment Center, CI credential (PTs and PTAs only) and continuing education unit certificate(s), CI credential pin, and registry in an APTA database. Additional fees by the sponsoring organization may apply to cover course related expenses. To see the anticipated costs for a particular course, click the "More Details" button for a course when completing an application and scroll down to the "Payment Instructions" section. For more information, contact ccip@apta.org.
Taking the Assessment (for PTs and PTAs)
The Assessment Center provides an opportunity to apply information from the program in various simulated situations and stations. Successful completion of all stations in the Assessment Center results in the awarding of APTA CI credentialing. Each participant must attend all sessions of the course and Assessment Center in its entirety to be eligible for credentialing.
PT and PTA participants have the ability to earn 1.6 CEUs and the APTA CCIP Level 1 credential. Clinicians from other health care professions who complete the CCIP Level 1 course are eligible to receive 1.2 CEUs, but are not awarded the Level 1 CI credential.
Note: Licensees should verify acceptance of CEUs with their state licensing board by reviewing the relevant state practice act and administrative code.
CCIP Level 1 Course Schedule
Contact the course registration person directly for information, including any possible additional course fees, and registration deadlines.
This schedule is regularly updated to include new course opportunities. Check back frequently to find upcoming courses in your area.
Learn how you can sponsor a course at your facility.
Upcoming Courses
NOTE: All Level 1 courses are being held in a synchronous format and are not recorded.
Click here for assistance using the online system to register for a course.
Virtual
August 3-4, 2024
California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA), Sacramento, CA
(Registration deadline: July 13, 2024)
August 10-11, 2024
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
(Registration deadline July 20, 2024)
August 16-17, 2024
IP Collaborative, LLC, Evans, GA
(Registration deadline July 27, 2024)
September 7-8, 2024
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
(Registration deadline: August 17, 2024)
September 20-21, 2024
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
(Registration deadline August 30, 2024)
October 3-4, 2024
Campbell University, Virtual, NC
(Registration deadline September 12, 2024)
November 2-5, 2024, Grand Forks, ND
University of North Dakota Sports Residency, Grand Forks, ND
(Registration deadline October 11, 2024)
January 31 - February 1, 2025
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
(Registration deadline January 10, 2025)
April 4-5, 2025
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
(Registration deadline March 14, 2025)
In-Person
July 13-14, 2024
Johns Hopkins University
(Registration deadline July 8, 2024)
July 15-16, 2024
Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA
(Registration deadline June 24, 2024)
July 20-21, 2024
Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC
(Registration deadline July 1, 2024)
August 3-4, 2024
California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA), Winter Park, FL
Registration deadline (July 13, 2024)
August 23-24, 2024
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
(Registration deadline August 2, 2024)
September 7-8, 2024
Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, FL
(Registration deadline August 17, 2024)
September 7-8, 2024
Providence Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA
(Registration deadline August 16, 2024)
September 13-14, 2024
Arizona Physical Therapy Association (APTA AZ), Phoenix, AZ
(Registration deadline August 23, 2024)
September 13-14, 2024
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
(Registration deadline August 23, 2024)
September 13-14, 2024
University of Indianapolis and Body One Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Residency, Indianapolis, IN
(Registration deadline August 23, 2024)
September 13-14, 2024
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
(Registration deadline August 23, 2024)
September 13-14, 2024
University of Utah, St. George, UT
(Registration deadline August 23, 2024)
September 17-18, 2024
American Academy of Physical Therapy AAPT, Washington, DC
(Registration deadline August 27, 2024)
September 20-21, 2024
Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL
(Registration deadline August 30, 2024)
December 14-15, 2024
Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville, FL
(Registration deadline November 22, 2024)
January 10-11, 2025
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
(Registration deadline December 20, 2024)
Click here for assistance using the online system to register for a course.
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Earn CEUs While Updating Your Clinical Expertise
The CCIP offers a series of online booster modules intended for CIs who have already completed the Level 1 course. The modules do not replace Level 1 training, but rather address many areas in the Level 1 course and help boost an individual's knowledge and skills.