Sites of Interest
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program maintains close ties with the
professional organizations that represent physical therapy:
- American Physical Therapy
Association
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
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.
- PTA MACS Instruction
This site will give you instructions for using the newest version of the PTA
MACS.
- Clinical Instructor Handbook
This handbook contains information for clinical instructors.