ABOUT APTA GERIATRICS
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Geriatrics is a rapidly growing specialty in physical therapy. APTA Geriatrics, An Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association, supports those therapists, assistants, and students who work with an ageing population in roles of advocacy, direct patient care, consultation, supervision, and education. The Academy was formed in 1978 to address the needs of the physical therapy practitioner working with the ageing client. Today, it represents and serves over 5,500 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and other health care providers interested in the area of geriatric physical therapy.
Empowering adults to move, engage, and live well
It is essential for any physical therapist, assistant, or student involved with ageing clients to stay current in the field of geriatric physical therapy. Join APTA Geriatrics if you:
- Provide direct care to geriatric clients in an acute, long term, home health, hospice, or outpatient setting
- Supervise health care practitioners involved in the care of the geriatric client
- Are involved in the education of health care practitioners specializing in geriatrics
- Develop and/or implement programs involving the ageing adult
- Are a student desiring current information in the field of geriatric physical therapy
Benefits of joining APTA Geriatrics
Access publications and trusted practice resources
- Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy
- GeriNotes e-magazine
- GCS Preparation Resource List and Mentorship
- Patient Brochures
- State Advocates
- Payment-Policy-Advocacy Resources
Advance your knowledge and build new skills
- Online and Home Study Courses
- Certified Exercise Expert for the Ageing Adult
- Advanced Credentialed Exercise Expert for the Ageing Adult Courses
- Webinars
- Residency/Fellowship Resources and Scholarships
Make important and lasting connections
- Online Discussion Groups
- Networking Opportunities
- Peer and Research Awards
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Special Interest Groups
- State Advocates
Stay informed
- Bi-weekly e-newsletter
- Legislative and Policy Changes