APTA Structure

Question 1

Why is being a member of APTA important?

Answer 1

• access to resources and research
• networking opportunities
• participating in conversations about the future of Physical Therapy

Question 2

How is APTA broken down?

Answer 2

There are 51 state chapters, and 18 specialty sections you can join.

Question 3

Explain the structure of the APTA organization

Answer 3

Starts at the component level which is made up of chapters, sections, and assemblies. Each chapter and section maintains a board of directors. These are elected. Every spring these directors get together for a 3-day meeting which is known as the house of delegates. This is the highest policy-making body of the association.

Question 4

What is the student assembly?

Answer 4

Comprises all student members. The interests of PT and PTA students are represented by the Student Assembly Board of Directors.

Question 5

How are the board of directors selected?

Answer 5

Appointed through nominations and elections. Serve for a 3 year term. Duties include passing policies and bylaws, along with the house of delegates.

Question 6

What is the house of delegates?

Answer 6

Policy-making body, comprised of voting & non-voting chapter delegates

• Meet for 3 days each spring
• Amend bylaws
• Direct a course of action
• Articulate the APTA’s stance on the PT needs of the public or of its members
• Describe a goal the APTA hopes to achieve

Question 7

What is a Special Interest Group?

Answer 7

Each section has a range of 1-12 SIGs

Question 8

What is a bylaw?

Answer 8

Rule made by a company to control the actions of its members and/or the regulation of the organization’s affairs.

Question 9

What is a “section” within the bylaws called?

Answer 9

An article