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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.
Dec 26, 2017/News
The Foundation for Physical Therapy recently awarded Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarships for 2017.
Jan 3, 2019/News
APTA's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry (Registry) has been approved again by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a qualified clinical data registry (QCDR). The designation for 2019 means that physical therapists (PTs) who participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Aug 10, 2018/News
The Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) has opened its latest call for a full-time postdoctoral fellow—this time for a project related to postacute stroke services.
May 9, 2018/News
CMS is continuing its trend toward easing administrative burdens by doing away with a longstanding functional assessment and 2 outcome measures.
Oct 28, 2023/Event
Join us for APTA's Optimizing Access to Pelvic Health, powered by Select Medical.
Jun 5, 2023/News
The nonbinding commitment calls for increased rehabilitation funding, wider availability, public and provider education, and more research.
Jan 19, 2024/News
The stopgap agreement expires in March, setting up another opportunity to press for a fee schedule fix.
Mar 1, 2024/Column
Linda Resnik, PT, PhD, FAPTA, leads the Center for Health Services Training and Research.
Jul 1, 2024/Column
Sara Gombatto, PT, MSPT, PhD, aims to improve outcomes for Hispanic and Latino patients.