Elevate Your Career: Exploring the Benefits of APTA Student Membership
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and its specialty sections, such as the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, offer numerous resources and opportunities for physical therapy professionals and students. This article will delve into the advantages of APTA student membership, particularly within the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, and outline the eligibility requirements for various membership categories.
APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy: Empowering Your Career
The APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, a specialty section of the American Physical Therapy Association, empowers you to elevate your career. Our industry-leading content and reference materials, opportunities to participate in advocacy initiatives, and network of 6,000 pediatric physical therapy members is just the beginning.
Benefits of APTA Pediatrics Student Membership
For just $70 per year - about the cost of a cup of coffee a month (with reduced rates available for physical therapist assistants, students, new professionals, life members, and others) - student members gain access to a wealth of resources designed to support their educational journey and future careers.
Educational Curriculum Approved Across Nearly Every State
Our educational curriculum is approved across nearly every state by the licensing board making it easier for you to focus on where and how you want to advance. This widespread approval simplifies the process of obtaining licensure after graduation, allowing students to concentrate on their professional development.
Free Membership in the International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics (IOPTP)
Every member of APTA Pediatrics gets free membership in the International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics (IOPTP), a subgroup of World Physiotherapy. This provides a global perspective on pediatric physical therapy and facilitates networking with professionals worldwide.
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Eligibility for APTA Membership
To be eligible for APTA membership, individuals must meet specific criteria related to their education and professional status. The following outlines the general requirements, as well as those for specific membership categories:
General Requirements
You must be a graduate of: (1) a CAPTE-accredited PT or PTA program (the program must be accredited at time of graduation); or (2) a foreign program deemed substantially equivalent to an accredited program by credentials evaluation; or (3) have a license from a jurisdiction that requires a credentials evaluation prior to licensure.
PT Post-Professional Student Membership
Physical therapists who have graduated from a physical therapy program, as defined in the APTA bylaws, section III A 1 and 2, who are enrolled full time in a post-professional master's or doctoral program, full time in an APTA-credentialed post-professional residency or fellowship program, or full time in a postdoctoral research fellowship program, may qualify for PT Post-Professional Student membership with reduced membership dues. Individuals who qualify for this designation are only eligible for this status for two years if enrolled in a master’s program, five years if enrolled in a doctoral program, and two years if enrolled in a post-professional residency or fellowship program.
Life Membership
If you are at least 65 years old and have completed at least 30 years of APTA membership, or if you are unable to practice physical therapy due to a permanent disability and have completed at least five years of APTA membership, you may qualify for Life Membership with reduced membership dues.
Retired Membership
If you are at least 55 years old, have completed at least 20 years of membership, and no longer work in an occupation related to physical therapy, or if you have had a career change and are no longer engaged in an occupation related to physical therapy, you may qualify for Retired Membership with reduced membership dues. Individuals who qualify for this designation will sign an official statement at each dues period for which the individual is eligible for Retired Membership, confirming that you are no longer engaged in an occupation related to physical therapy.
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Nonmember Affiliate Options
APTA offers nonmember affiliate options for individuals who are not eligible for APTA membership, to provide access to association information, products, services, and meetings, and to inform and connect affiliates to APTA for collaboration within and beyond the physical therapy profession.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, you can contact APTA at Box 70520, Philadelphia, PA 19176-9957.
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