Intro to APTA (9/9b)

Question 1

Benefits of joining APTA

Answer 1

Discounts when you’re a member, networking through coursework and job listings, access to PTNow

Provides opportunities, community, and collective action

Question 2

Relationship between CAPTE and APTA

Answer 2

APTA and CAPTE are partnered to form guidelines and standardization for accrediting PT/PTA programs

Question 3

Brand Behaviors of APTA

Answer 3

Professional
Entrepreneurial
Inspirational
Knowledgeable

Question 4

APTA House of Delegates - Role

Answer 4

Policy making body

EX: determine policies, amend/repeal bylaws, adopt ethical principals to guide member conduct

Question 5

APTA Board of Directors - Role

Answer 5

Planning body

15 members, 3 year term

EX: carry out policies of the HOD, establish priorities for utilizing resources

Question 6

Benefits of belong to sections in APTA

Answer 6

Helps you to stay current in your field and up-to-date on research/advances

Question 7

APTA lobbying at federal level

Answer 7

Direct access

Self referral

Choose PT campaign for Opioid Epidemic

Question 8

Components of APTA

Answer 8

51 chapters

American Council of Academic PT

18 sections

Student Assembly

PTA Caucus

All components can have committees, districts, and special interest groups

Question 9

APTA Brand

Answer 9

Move Forward - Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life

Question 10

APTA Brand Promise

Answer 10

PTs are experts at restoring and improving motion to achieve long-term quality of life

Question 11

Sage/Hero Characteristics

Answer 11

SAGE - known as teacher & coach, delivers knowledge, offers independence, focus on understanding, traits as experts and advisors

HERO - known as rescuer and warrior, delivers courage, offers mastery, focus on providing, traits as motivator