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About PT and PTA Licensure

Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.

Becoming a Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. Are you ready to be a physical therapist?

Admissions Process for Doctor of Physical Therapy Education Programs

PTCAS makes it easy to apply to DPT programs across the country. Here’s what you need to know.

Membership Benefits and Discounts

Membership comes with vast benefits to support you throughout your career.

Membership Eligibility and Application Forms

There are multiple paths to join the APTA community.

Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

Evidence shows racial and ethnic disparities exist across a range of illnesses and health care services.

APTA Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Updates Webinar Series

Apr 5, 2023/Resource

Get inside intel from APTA's Health Policy & Payment staff in these live webinars about the latest and most pressing payment and regulatory issues, and pose your questions to staff experts.

Sponsor a Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Course

Article

Follow these steps to coordinate a CCIP Level 1 or Level 2 course in your facility.

Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

May 4, 2020/Article

Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem. Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, is a brief change in mental status or consciousness. Check out resources on both.

Credentialed Clinical Trainers

Feb 7, 2025/Open Access

Below is a list of credentialed clinical trainers who are available to teach the Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program. Trainers with "(1,2)" behind their name are credentialed to teach both Level 1 and Level 2 courses. It is recommended that if there is more than one trainer in your area you contact