 Professional Organizations
Professional
societies provide an excellent means of keeping current and in touch
with other professionals in the field. These groups can play a key role
in your development and keep you abreast of what is happening in your
field.Associations promote the interests of their members and provide a
network of contacts that can help you find jobs and move your career
forward. They can offer a variety of services including job referral
services, continuing education courses, insurance, travel benefits,
periodicals, and meeting and conference opportunities. The following is
a partial list of professional associations serving physical therapist
assistants. A broader list of professional associations is also
available by clicking here.
 American
Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national
professional organization representing more than 71,000 members. Its
goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research,
and education. There are also special resources for PTA's on the
APTA site.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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