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Sep 1, 2020/Column
Familiarize yourself with these protections - and know your ethical responsibilities.
Aug 13, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House guideline: Outlines the process to recruit and hire internationally-educated physical therapists.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines the role of physical therapy in palliative care and hospice settings.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes APTA's role in supporting the continued use of evidence-based complementary and integrative interventions in physical therapist practice.
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.
Continuing Competence is the ongoing possession and application of contemporary knowledge and abilities commensurate with an individual's (physical therapist or physical therapist assistant) role within the context of public health, welfare, and safety.
House position: Provides an overview of electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations as practiced by physical therapists.
Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association endorses the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
Jan 27, 2026/Form
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Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
Board Policy: Describes how APTA's federated model is strengthened by ensuring consistency with APTA documents, policies, and positions.