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PRECONFERENCE COURSES

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FSBPT Item Writing Workshop

This two-day pre-conference Regional Item Writing Workshop offers an opportunity for PTs and PTAs to help ensure that candidates taking the NPTE receive sound, high-quality questions that reflect a broad range of practice. The workshop will cover item-writing theory, the development of items that test higher-order thinking skills, and specific item-writing techniques. Participants are asked to write twenty entry-level items in a variety of content areas over the course of three months. Consideration is given to selecting item writers from diverse demographic backgrounds and practice settings who are also registered for the AAPT conference. 

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APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level 1

The Credentialed CI Program is a  designed for people interested in or involved with clinical education, such as CIs, site coordinators of clinical education, and directors of clinical education. Payment details:

  • Payment #1 - $50 for AAPT members, $75 for non AAPT members

  • Payment #2 - $100 for APTA members, $200 for non APTA members

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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TOPIC

Intervertebral Disc Hydration Management

SPEAKER:

S. Chris Owens, PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

 9-11am: Thursday, Sept. 19

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Pride Parade

TOPIC

Implicit Bias--Cognitive Gaps in Patient Care 

SPEAKERS:

Roy Film,

Clarisse Labor,

Monique Caruth, PT, DPT

Michael Ukoha, PT, DPT

11am-1pm: Thursday, Sept. 19

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TOPIC

Rehab Considerations for the Oncology Population

SPEAKER:

Crystal Champion, PT, DPT, CLT-ALM, CERT DN

10-12pm: Friday, Sept. 20

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Breast Cancer Awareness Cupcakes

TOPIC

Rehab Pearls for the Pediatric Physical Therapist

SPEAKER:

Dona Greenhoward, PT, M.Ed., tDPT

2-4pm: Thursday, Sept. 19

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TOPIC

Taking Charge of Your Pelvic Health Prevention, Treatment, and Management

SPEAKER:

TaLisa Cummings-Taylor, PT, DPT, PCES

8-10am: Friday, Sept. 20

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Physical Therapy Exercise

TOPIC

Acute Care Continuum: From the ER to Recovery

SPEAKERS:

Malinda Crowell, PT, DPT, GCS 

and Lisa Mimms, PT, DPT

1-3pm: Friday, Sept. 20

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SPEAKER:

Tim Vidale, PT, DPT, MBA, CSOMT

TOPIC

Minority Leadership in a Majority Profession

SPEAKER:

Tim Vidale, PT, DPT, MBA, CSOMT

3-5pm: Friday, Sept. 20

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Leadership Presentation

TOPIC

Breaking Barriers: Addressing the Lack of Minorities in the Profession

MODERATOR:

Yolanda Rainey, PT, DPT, MS

6:30-8pm: Thursday, Sept. 19

APTA Headquarters

PANELISTS:

Dr. Julian Magee

Mr. Artis Newsome

Dr. Charlene Portee 

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Navigating Your Path PT & PTA Students Session 
Saturday, September 21    9am-12pm   Host Hotel

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COURTYARD MARRIOTT US CAPITOL

1325 2nd Street NE Washington

District Of Columbia 20002

Find the comfort you desire at the Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol. Our pet-friendly hotel in Washington, D.C., near Capitol One Arena, offers quick metro access to companies, museums, monuments, and memorials in the nation's capital. Walk to Union Market to eat and drink or take the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station and visit the National Mall or the White House, only two miles away. When you return to our NoMa, D.C. hotel, enjoy a meal or a cocktail at The Bistro or swim in the indoor pool. Business travelers will enjoy the free Wi-Fi, boardroom, 24-hour fitness center, and convenient location near government offices. When it’s time for rest, retire to one of our rooms and suites that feature a coffeemaker, safe sofa bed, work desk, and spacious sitting area. Whether visiting the nation’s capital for business or a relaxing getaway, the Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol hotel will leave you feeling rested and inspired

CONFERENCE CEU CREDITS

CEUs

Complete your online session evaluations and CEUs upon completion. The deadline to enter sessions for continuing education credit and to retrieve your certificate is January 31, 2025. 
 

States with Approval

  • AL, WI, NH, NE, KS, IA, CT

States with RECIPROCITY

  • AK, DE, GA, IL, IA, MS, MN, NC, RI, SC, TN, OR

States with NO CEUS REQUIRED

  • MI, ME

All other states need

CEU approval

CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION

Click below to register for the American Academy of Physical Therapy Annual Conference in Washington D.C.

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1 Day Exhibit

$200

Exhibit your business to leading PTs and PTAs in the health industry.

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2 Day Exhibit

$500

Exhibit your business to leading PTs and PTAs in the health industry.

Exhibit

The American Academy of Physical Therapy Conference is the ideal for promoting your physical therapy products, services, and courses, conduct hands-on demonstrations, and make immediate sales. In fact, the majority of attendees have purchasing power or have significant influence in the physical therapy industry!

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