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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.
APTA supports more than 100,000 member PTs, PTAs, and students.
Jul 22, 2024/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.
Best available evidence, the clinician's knowledge and skills, and the patient's wants and needs constitute the three elements of evidence-based practice.
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.
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.
Aug 28, 2019/CPG
Covers identifying and treating primary hypertension in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes.
Apr 5, 2023/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of early and locally advanced breast cancer.
Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports and encourages physical therapist ownership and operation of physical therapy services.
Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes establishment of financial accounts and the use of funds by designated and authorized staff.
