Who is APTA Geriatrics & What do We do?
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A Geriatric Clinical Residency is a unique opportunity for you to develop skills and take courses in a mentored environment, to significantly advance your provision of geriatric PT and prepare you for Board certification. The currently credentialed residency programs in geriatric physical therapy are listed on the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship webpage and can befound at this website for the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).
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Application forms and information are available at www.abpts.org. If you need additional information contact the Specialist Certification Program by phone at 800-999-2782, ext 8520; or by email at spec-cert@apta.org.
Hybrid: A combination of five asynchronous, interactive modules, two facilitated synchronous webinars, and one in-person capstone weekend for face-to-face time with faculty, practice, testing, and assessment. A final, practical exam will be required to complete the program.
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In-Person: Didactic education that includes participation in facilitated and mentored skills development, and critical thinking over a series of three, in-person weekends. A final, practical exam will be required to complete the program.
Still have questions? Review our FAQs for In-Person!
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- Development of a Statement on Autonomous Practice
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Practice Resources
- Position Statement on Black Lives Matter
- Position Statement on PTAs
- Position Statement on Cultural Diversity
- Position Statement on Use of Physical and Chemical Restraints
- Development of a Statement on Autonomous Practice
- Position Statement on Black Lives Matter
Essential Competencies
- Position Statement on Black Lives Matter
- Position Statement on PTAs
- Position Statement on Cultural Diversity
- Position Statement on Use of Physical and Chemical Restraints
- Development of a Statement on Autonomous Practice
- Position Statement on Black Lives Matter
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