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Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the core competencies that should be integrated into education and practice initiatives to support interprofessional education and practice.
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Mar 23, 2020/Open Access
Best available evidence, the clinician's knowledge and skills, and the patient's wants and needs constitute the three elements of evidence-based practice.
APTA supports more than 100,000 member PTs, PTAs, and students.
Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.
Apr 5, 2023/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of early and locally advanced breast cancer.
Oct 22, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures diet and physical activity. W = Weight A = Activity V = Variety E = Excess
Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Supports collaborative practice and business models that are innovative, ethical, and person-centered.
House position: Experiential learning focused on development and application of patient‐ and client‐centered skills and behaviors is a crucial component of the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Jan 1, 2021/Open Access
The CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements and PTA Standards and Required Elements, along with accompanying position papers, provide information and guidance on curriculum requirements for DPT and PTA programs.
