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1. What is the APTA?2. What is the Student Assembly?3. What does APTA do for its

members?4. Student Membership5. How to become a member

1. What is the APTA?2. What is the Student Assembly?3. What does APTA do for its

members?4. Student Membership5. How to become a member

WHAT IS THE APTA?WHAT IS THE APTA?WHAT IS THE APTA?WHAT IS THE APTA?

What is the APTA?What is the APTA?What is the APTA?What is the APTA?

APTA Defined Member-Driven Organization APTA’s Goal and Mission APTA’s Vision 2020

Elements of Vision 2020 Core Values of Professionalism

Components of the APTA

APTA Defined Member-Driven Organization APTA’s Goal and Mission APTA’s Vision 2020

Elements of Vision 2020 Core Values of Professionalism

Components of the APTA

APTA DefinedAPTA DefinedAPTA DefinedAPTA Defined

Established by Mary McMillan in 1921

The principle membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy

A national, professional organization representing more than 72,000 members

Established by Mary McMillan in 1921

The principle membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy

A national, professional organization representing more than 72,000 members

Member-Driven Member-Driven OrganizationOrganization

Member-Driven Member-Driven OrganizationOrganization

Board of Directors members who have been elected to serve as representative leaders in the APTA

Long-standing members >5 years of membership

New professionals 5 years of membership or less

Students students of both physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs

Board of Directors members who have been elected to serve as representative leaders in the APTA

Long-standing members >5 years of membership

New professionals 5 years of membership or less

Students students of both physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs

APTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and Mission

GOAL: “…to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.”

GOAL: “…to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.”

APTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and MissionAPTA’s Goal and Mission

MISSION: “…to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.”

MISSION: “…to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.”

APTA’s Vision 2020 APTA’s Vision 2020 APTA’s Vision 2020 APTA’s Vision 2020

“By 2020, physical therapy will be provided by physical therapists who are doctors of physical therapy, recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practitioners of choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, function, and health.”

“By 2020, physical therapy will be provided by physical therapists who are doctors of physical therapy, recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practitioners of choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, function, and health.”

Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020

Autonomous practice

Direct access

Doctors of physical therapy

Evidence-based practice

Practitioners of choice

Professionalism

Autonomous practice

Direct access

Doctors of physical therapy

Evidence-based practice

Practitioners of choice

Professionalism

Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020Elements of Vision 2020

7 CORE VALUES of Professionalism 1. Accountability2. Altruism3. Compassion & Caring4. Excellence5. Integrity6. Professional Duty7. Social Responsibility

7 CORE VALUES of Professionalism 1. Accountability2. Altruism3. Compassion & Caring4. Excellence5. Integrity6. Professional Duty7. Social Responsibility

Components of the APTAComponents of the APTAComponents of the APTAComponents of the APTA18 Special Interest Sections18 Special Interest Sections

Acute Care Aquatics Cardiovascular and

Pulmonary Clinical

Electrophysiology and Wound Management

Education Federal Geriatric Hand Rehabilitation Home Health

Acute Care Aquatics Cardiovascular and

Pulmonary Clinical

Electrophysiology and Wound Management

Education Federal Geriatric Hand Rehabilitation Home Health

Health Policy and Administration

Neurology Oncology Orthopedics Pediatrics Private Practice Research Sports Women’s Health

Health Policy and Administration

Neurology Oncology Orthopedics Pediatrics Private Practice Research Sports Women’s Health

Components of the APTAComponents of the APTAComponents of the APTAComponents of the APTA

State Chapters When you become a member of the APTA,

you are also automatically a member of your state chapter

Student Assembly All student APTA members are also members

of the student assembly

Special Interest Groups Groups created within state chapters or

sections that allow members to further focus on specific areas of physical therapy practice

State Chapters When you become a member of the APTA,

you are also automatically a member of your state chapter

Student Assembly All student APTA members are also members

of the student assembly

Special Interest Groups Groups created within state chapters or

sections that allow members to further focus on specific areas of physical therapy practice

WHAT IS THE WHAT IS THE STUDENT STUDENT

ASSEMBLY?ASSEMBLY?

WHAT IS THE WHAT IS THE STUDENT STUDENT

ASSEMBLY?ASSEMBLY?

What is the Student What is the Student Assembly?Assembly?

What is the Student What is the Student Assembly?Assembly?

Student Assembly Defined Purpose of the Student Assembly Governing Board

Student Assembly Defined Purpose of the Student Assembly Governing Board

Student Assembly DefinedStudent Assembly DefinedStudent Assembly DefinedStudent Assembly Defined

A component of the APTA

All physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students who are members of the APTA are also members of the student assembly

A component of the APTA

All physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students who are members of the APTA are also members of the student assembly

Purpose of the Student Purpose of the Student Assembly Assembly

Purpose of the Student Purpose of the Student Assembly Assembly

To create a united group that focuses on advancing the views and concerns of students

To provide students a “voice” for the future of the physical therapy profession

To create a united group that focuses on advancing the views and concerns of students

To provide students a “voice” for the future of the physical therapy profession

Governing BoardGoverning BoardGoverning BoardGoverning Board

Board of Directors President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SPT and SPTA

Delegates Director

Nominating Committee 1 chair 2 members

Board of Directors President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SPT and SPTA

Delegates Director

Nominating Committee 1 chair 2 members

Governing BoardGoverning BoardGoverning BoardGoverning Board

Goals of the Student Assembly Board of Directors:Goals of the Student Assembly Board of Directors: Promote APTA to all PT and PTA students Increase opportunities for student

involvement within the APTA Represent the true voice of the student

assembly Encourage student participation in the strive

for Vision 2020

Promote APTA to all PT and PTA students Increase opportunities for student

involvement within the APTA Represent the true voice of the student

assembly Encourage student participation in the strive

for Vision 2020

Governing BoardGoverning BoardGoverning BoardGoverning Board

Goals of the Student Assembly Nominating Committee:Goals of the Student Assembly Nominating Committee:

Increase awareness of the Student Assembly elected positions

Increase the number of PT and PTA students who consent to serve

Increase the number of students at National Student Conclave to participate in elections

Increase awareness of the Student Assembly elected positions

Increase the number of PT and PTA students who consent to serve

Increase the number of students at National Student Conclave to participate in elections

Governing BoardGoverning BoardGoverning BoardGoverning Board

Elections for the SABOD and NomCom positions Elections for the SABOD and NomCom positions

Takes place annually at National Student Conclave

Any member of the Student Assembly in good standing may consent to serve for office

Positions are decided by majority vote

New SABOD and NomCom serve 1 year in their elected office exception: NomCom chair will be

a 2 year position beginning in 2010 elections

Takes place annually at National Student Conclave

Any member of the Student Assembly in good standing may consent to serve for office

Positions are decided by majority vote

New SABOD and NomCom serve 1 year in their elected office exception: NomCom chair will be

a 2 year position beginning in 2010 elections

MEMBER MEMBER BENEFITSBENEFITSMEMBER MEMBER BENEFITSBENEFITS

Member BenefitsMember BenefitsMember BenefitsMember Benefits

APTA promotes a uniform standard of practice among its members

APTA strengthens its members knowledge and clinical skills

APTA advances its members careers

APTA protects its members futures

APTA promotes a uniform standard of practice among its members

APTA strengthens its members knowledge and clinical skills

APTA advances its members careers

APTA protects its members futures

Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice

Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice

Code of Ethics

Elements of Vision 2020

Core Values of Professionalism

Code of Ethics

Elements of Vision 2020

Core Values of Professionalism

Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice

Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice

Mentoring Programs: Mentoring Programs:

Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice

Uniform Standard of Uniform Standard of PracticePractice

Evidence based practiceEvidence based practice

Open Door

Hooked on Evidence

Open Door

Hooked on Evidence

Knowledge and Clinical Knowledge and Clinical SkillsSkills

Knowledge and Clinical Knowledge and Clinical SkillsSkills

Physical Therapy Journal of the APTA

PTmagazine

PT Bulletin

Physical Therapy Journal of the APTA

PTmagazine

PT Bulletin

Knowledge and Clinical Knowledge and Clinical SkillsSkills

Knowledge and Clinical Knowledge and Clinical SkillsSkills

The Learning Center

Continuing education

Special Interest Sections

The Learning Center

Continuing education

Special Interest Sections

Career AdvancementsCareer AdvancementsCareer AdvancementsCareer Advancements

Clinical residencies and fellowships

Transitional doctorates

Specialist certification

Clinical residencies and fellowships

Transitional doctorates

Specialist certification

Career AdvancementsCareer AdvancementsCareer AdvancementsCareer Advancements

Career management Career planning Professional

development Marketing services Managing finances

Career management Career planning Professional

development Marketing services Managing finances

ProtectionProtectionProtectionProtection

Advocacy PT Political Action

Committee (PT-PAC) Federal legislation

Federal Advocacy Forum

State legislation The Advocacy Challenge

Broadens and prevents the restriction of the PT scope of practice

Advocacy PT Political Action

Committee (PT-PAC) Federal legislation

Federal Advocacy Forum

State legislation The Advocacy Challenge

Broadens and prevents the restriction of the PT scope of practice

STUDENT STUDENT MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP

STUDENT STUDENT MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP

Student membershipStudent membershipStudent membershipStudent membership

Being a member saves you money as a student

Being a member encourages and provides outlets for professional development

Being a member allows you to have up-to-date physical therapy information

Being a member provides the opportunity for networking

Being a member saves you money as a student

Being a member encourages and provides outlets for professional development

Being a member allows you to have up-to-date physical therapy information

Being a member provides the opportunity for networking

Saves You MoneySaves You MoneySaves You MoneySaves You Money SAVE 40% off non-member prices

for all PT resources Guide to Practice; student

evaluation kit Conference and seminar fees PT journal (now online providing

free access to other journals/articles)

Scholarship opportunities

SAVE 40% off non-member prices for all PT resources Guide to Practice; student

evaluation kit Conference and seminar fees PT journal (now online providing

free access to other journals/articles)

Scholarship opportunities

Saves You MoneySaves You MoneySaves You MoneySaves You Money

Career starter dues for New Professionals Pay only 50% of your dues following graduation!

High quality insurance plans and financial programs Great student health insurance programs

Career starter dues for New Professionals Pay only 50% of your dues following graduation!

High quality insurance plans and financial programs Great student health insurance programs

Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Build leadership skills Professional duty Advocacy

Build leadership skills Professional duty Advocacy

Future career development Info on jobs, résumé

writing, interview tips,

Gives you an edge being a member shows potential employers your pride and dedication to this profession

Future career development Info on jobs, résumé

writing, interview tips,

Gives you an edge being a member shows potential employers your pride and dedication to this profession

Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Focus your interests Special interest

sections

Post-professional education Seminars and

conferences Residencies and

fellowships

Focus your interests Special interest

sections

Post-professional education Seminars and

conferences Residencies and

fellowships

Stay Up-To-DateStay Up-To-DateStay Up-To-DateStay Up-To-Date

Member’s only APTA website PTJ and PTmagazine PT Bulletin online Student Assembly Pulse Student e-news Emerging PT practice

information Evidence based patient care

Open Door Hooked on Evidence

Member’s only APTA website PTJ and PTmagazine PT Bulletin online Student Assembly Pulse Student e-news Emerging PT practice

information Evidence based patient care

Open Door Hooked on Evidence

Networking Networking Networking Networking

Attending Conferences Developing relationships with future colleagues Discussing issues important to students

Clinical rotation sites Share ideas between schools fundraising,

community health projects, research, mission work, etc.

Attending Conferences Developing relationships with future colleagues Discussing issues important to students

Clinical rotation sites Share ideas between schools fundraising,

community health projects, research, mission work, etc.

HOW TO BECOME A HOW TO BECOME A MEMBERMEMBER

HOW TO BECOME A HOW TO BECOME A MEMBERMEMBER

How to become a memberHow to become a memberHow to become a memberHow to become a member

1. Go to www.apta.org2. Click on the Membership and

Leadership link on the left information side-bar

3. Click on the Join APTA (or Renew) link on the left information side-bar

4. Under “Prospective Members”, click on the Join APTA link

5. Follow the application instructions after selecting New Membership

1. Go to www.apta.org2. Click on the Membership and

Leadership link on the left information side-bar

3. Click on the Join APTA (or Renew) link on the left information side-bar

4. Under “Prospective Members”, click on the Join APTA link

5. Follow the application instructions after selecting New Membership

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