Events

Registration is open for the Innovations in School-Based Physical Therapy Practice Course (Innovations), which will be held July 29-30, 2022, in Charleston, SC. This 2-day course will highlight advanced practice issues and foundational information for school-based practice and is intended for physical therapists who provide or intend to provide related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). To register or find out more, visit www.pediatricapta.org/innovations!

The APTA Pediatrics Residency & Fellowship Consortium is an 11-month program designed to advance the pediatric resident’s knowledge and application of examination and treatment of pediatric patients in a variety of areas. Eighteen modules will be presented during the 2022-2023 academic year. Asynchronous content and a resident assignment will be provided in advance of a synchronous session once or twice per month. Residents are also asked to complete a knowledge translation reflection and a course evaluation at the end of each module. More specific information about each component of the modules is provided below. Material will be posted and will remain accessible to participants from August 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Registrants must be a current resident or faculty member of a pediatric residency or fellowship program.

Cost of Registration: $175 per person. This fee includes access to all 18 modules.

Registration Window: Registration will be open from 7/1/22 to 7/31/22.

Registration is open for the Advanced Clinical Practice in Pediatric Physical Therapy Course (ACP), which will be held September 23-25, 2022, in Phoenix (Tempe), AZ. This 2.5-day course is geared toward advanced practice and is intended for experienced pediatric physical therapists with a strong desire to investigate current theories and evidence-based practice across settings. Physical therapists who are considering taking the Pediatric Certified Specialist exam through ABPTS are particularly encouraged to participate as part of their review. To register or find out more, visit www.pediatricapta.org/acp!

This year's conference will be held in person in Portland, OR. Information will be posted at www.pediatricapta.org/annualconference as it becomes available!

APTA's Combined Sections Meeting - for 30+ years, APTA has facilitated this conference in which each specialty section plans a track. Visit www.apta.org/csm to find out the latest news.