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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.

A Journey Out of Pain and Addiction and a PT’s Crucial Role

Jul 25, 2019/Podcast

US Army Master Sergeant (Retired) Justin Minyard’s recounts the injuries he received during a rescue attempt during 9-11 attacks at the Pentagon, and then while on a mission in Afghanistan—and then what happened afterward: with multiple fusions and other surgeries, the intense pain, and his eventual

Health Information Technology and Patient Privacy

PTs and PTAs need to have a solid understanding of health IT privacy laws and regulations, as well as policies designed to improve patient access to their own records. This includes HIPAA as well as requirements related to information blocking and interoperability.

APTA, AOTA, ASHA Joint Statement on Habilitation and Rehabilitation Benefit Design

Feb 10, 2021/Resource

APTA, AOTA, and ASHA developed a resource for public and private insurers, employers, and consumers to evaluate the appropriateness of rehabilitation and habilitation benefit design.

Mental Health and Self-Care

Jul 5, 2020/Podcast

Discussing mental health in the times of COVID-19 and beyond, and wellness tactics and strategies students can use now and into the future.

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Screening and Management of Overweight and Obesity 3.0

Jul 1, 2020/CPG

Describes critical decision points in the Management of Obesity and Overweight and provides recommendations for practitioners throughout the DoD and VA Health Care systems.

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: Cervical and Thoracic Spine Disorders

Oct 27, 2018/CPG

Recommendations for assessment and treatment of adults with cervical (neck) and thoracic (middle back) spine problems.

Physical Therapist Ownership And Operation Of Physical Therapy Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports and encourages physical therapist ownership and operation of physical therapy services.

Authorization to Establish Accounts and Use Funds

Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes establishment of financial accounts and the use of funds by designated and authorized staff.

APTA Practice Advisory: Information Blocking

Jul 25, 2024/Resource

APTA's practice advisory helps practice owners and organization administrators, staff PTs and PTAs, and health IT developers understand the opportunities and implications of the information blocking rule.