Professional Organization
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program maintains close ties with the
professional organizations that represent physical therapy:
- American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA)
This is a national professional organization that represents nearly 70,000
members, and works to foster advancement in physical therapy practice,
research, and education. The mission of the APTA is to further the
profession's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement
dysfunction and to enhance the physical health and functional abilities of
members of the public.
- Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)
This is a state component of the APTA that represents the physical therapy
profession in Texas.
- Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Examiners
This is the legal authority on standards of physical therapy practice in
Texas. It acts as a public guardian. It is also the licensing authority for
the state of Texas.