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Jun 1, 2012/Open Access
This guide is intended to serve PTAs in interpreting the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
Oct 1, 2022/Infographic
APTA is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association, profession, and society. Improving DEI requires intentional action across our profession and association — action by organizations and individuals.
Jul 18, 2018/Comment Letters
APTA Comments to Ways and Means Committee for Modernizing Stark Law to Ensure the Successful Transition from Volume to Value in the Medicare Program hearing.
Aug 28, 2018/Comment Letters
APTA supports excluding physical therapy services from the in-office ancillary services (IOAS) exception under the physician self-referral law.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Statement on APTA supporting the inclusion of a defined package of essential health benefits in all insurance plans to ensure individuals have adequate access to comprehensive health services that meet their unique needs.
House position: Provides information on best practice for mentoring colleagues, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students, postprofessional students, residents and fellows.
Jun 3, 2015/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the designation of individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, or both, as a medically under-served population.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the role of physical therapy education programs in promoting membership with the American Physical Therapy Association.
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.
Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on the inclusion of recognized ethical standards of the profession in practice acts and/or rules and regulations in all jurisdictions.
