APTA/TPTA EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
What is the mission of the APTA? - ANSWER to further the profession's role in the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and enhancement of
the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.
How to fulfill the mission of the APTA? - ANSWER To promote physical therapy care and
services through the establishment, maintenance, and promotion of ethical principles
and quality standards for practice, education, and research;
•Influence policy in the public and private sectors;
•Enable physical therapy practitioners to improve their skills, knowledge, and
operations in the interest of furthering the profession;
Develop and improve the art and science of physical therapy;
• Facilitate a common understanding and appreciation for the diversity of the
profession, the membership and the communities served; and
• Maintain a stable and diverse financial base to fund the programs, services, and
operations that support the mission.
What are the 8 membership categories? - ANSWER Physical therapist
Physical therapist assistant
PT Student
PTA Student
Life
Retired
Honorary
Catherine Worthington Fellow (FAPTA
What is district? - ANSWER Is the most local organizational unit in the structure of the
APTA
, Where are districts most common? - ANSWER consist of one or more counties in high
population or large geographic areas
What is a chapter? - ANSWER they provide a mechanism of participation at a state level
and proportionate representation at the national level. They act as a voice for the for
members at the state level of government.
In 2015 the APTA consisted of how many chapters? - ANSWER 51 chapters, one for
each state
What is a section? - ANSWER is organized at the national level exclusively.
What do sections provide? - ANSWER they provide an opportunity for member with
similar areas of interest to meet, confer and promote the interests of the respective
sections.
Who is the president of the TPTA? - ANSWER Micheal Geelhoed PT, DPT, MTC, OCS
What are the ten standing committees? - ANSWER Bylaws
Finance
Ethics
Governmental Affairs
Membership Services
Nominating
Payer Relations/Payment Policy
Practice
Professional
Development Public Relations
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
What is the mission of the APTA? - ANSWER to further the profession's role in the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and enhancement of
the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.
How to fulfill the mission of the APTA? - ANSWER To promote physical therapy care and
services through the establishment, maintenance, and promotion of ethical principles
and quality standards for practice, education, and research;
•Influence policy in the public and private sectors;
•Enable physical therapy practitioners to improve their skills, knowledge, and
operations in the interest of furthering the profession;
Develop and improve the art and science of physical therapy;
• Facilitate a common understanding and appreciation for the diversity of the
profession, the membership and the communities served; and
• Maintain a stable and diverse financial base to fund the programs, services, and
operations that support the mission.
What are the 8 membership categories? - ANSWER Physical therapist
Physical therapist assistant
PT Student
PTA Student
Life
Retired
Honorary
Catherine Worthington Fellow (FAPTA
What is district? - ANSWER Is the most local organizational unit in the structure of the
APTA
, Where are districts most common? - ANSWER consist of one or more counties in high
population or large geographic areas
What is a chapter? - ANSWER they provide a mechanism of participation at a state level
and proportionate representation at the national level. They act as a voice for the for
members at the state level of government.
In 2015 the APTA consisted of how many chapters? - ANSWER 51 chapters, one for
each state
What is a section? - ANSWER is organized at the national level exclusively.
What do sections provide? - ANSWER they provide an opportunity for member with
similar areas of interest to meet, confer and promote the interests of the respective
sections.
Who is the president of the TPTA? - ANSWER Micheal Geelhoed PT, DPT, MTC, OCS
What are the ten standing committees? - ANSWER Bylaws
Finance
Ethics
Governmental Affairs
Membership Services
Nominating
Payer Relations/Payment Policy
Practice
Professional
Development Public Relations
