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Resources for PT and PTA Students

APTA offers numerous opportunities to get involved and provides resources to support you now and into your career.

Students' Privacy Rights: Where HIPAA and FERPA Intersect

Sep 1, 2020/Column

Familiarize yourself with these protections - and know your ethical responsibilities.

APTA Websites and Forums Terms and Conditions

The following Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy and all other stated rules govern the use by you of APTA's websites.

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.

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.

Joint CPA-APTA Statement: North American Collaboration to Address Opioid Epidemic

Jan 27, 2017/Open Access

APTA and Canadian Physiotherapy Association announce a shared commitment to helping Americans and Canadians find healthier ways to manage pain.

Electrophysiologic Examination And Evaluation

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Provides an overview of electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations as practiced by physical therapists.

Endorsement Of International Classification Of Functioning, Disability And Heath

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).

APTA Honors and Awards Recipients

May 20, 2022/Open Access

Review the full list of APTA's award recipients across these categories over time.

Prevention and Wellness

Research continues to show the significant benefits of lifestyle changes on health.