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Call for 2022
APTA Academy of Education Nominations

The APTA Academy of Education (Academy) is looking for energetic and dynamic members to serve the Academy in leadership positions. All terms are for 2 years unless otherwise noted and begin July 1, 2022.
  Please click below for more information.
 
Position descriptions can be found in the
 
Deadline for nominations is December 1, 2021
PTA Education Summit Phase 3 Volunteers

The Academy of Education is initiating a call for approximately thirty-five (35) informed and committed applicants to participate in the third and final phase of the PTA Education Summit. This facilitated virtual discussion will utilize the qualitative and quantitative input generated from the 2 previous phases.The goal for Phase 3 is to generate and prioritize consensus-driven recommendations for future work that will advance PTA education to better meet the future demands of clinical practice.
PTA Education Summit -- Engage, Envision, Evolve
 
The APTA Academy of Education is conducting a three-phase summit on the future of PTA education. The PTA Education Summit is designed to address current challenges in PTA education, with the goal of formulating prioritized recommendations for future work that will prepare PTAs to better meet the demands of contemporary physical therapy, thus strengthening the PT/PTA team.
 
Let YOUR voice be heard! Everyone with an interest in the role and education of physical therapist assistants is invited to participate in Phase 2 from November 1 to December 15, 2021. This phase of the summit is a virtual asynchronous format that allows participants to engage from any location with internet access during the times that fit with personal schedules. It is important to have broad stakeholder engagement of clinicians, educators, administrators, patients and students, so please share this invitation with others.
 
The modules in Phase 2 are interactive lessons that promote a shared understanding of PTA history, education, role & scope of work, from which to engage with key questions designed to identify the priorities and future work needed in PTA education. The qualitative and quantitative data generated from Phase 2 will inform the recommendations and priorities generated in Phase 3, which is scheduled as a virtual meeting of approximately 35 stakeholder representatives on February 25 & 26, 2021. Volunteers interested in Phase 3 are required to participate and complete the Phase 2 modules. Applications for Phase 3 are available through the Volunteer Portal.



Call 2022 APTA Academy of Education Awards


The APTA Education Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the following awards:
  1. Award for Leadership in Education
  2. Adopt-A-Doc Scholarship
  3. Distinguished Educator in PT Education Award
  4. Distinguished Educator in PTA Education Award
  5. Cerasoli Lectureship Award

The deadline for nomination is on November 1, 2021. Awards will be presented during the 2020 CSM in San Antonio, TX. For more details on how to nominate a colleague,
Events


Friday, October 22, 2021 - 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Clinical Education SIG Open Forum - Centennial I & II
  • General meeting for members of the Clinical Education SIG to discuss clinical education topics

Saturday, October 23, 2021 - 8:15 am – 10:00 am
Virtual Academic Faculty (AF) SIG Meeting -

Thur Nov 18th at 8p EST/7p CST

In lieu of an onsite meeting at ELC, the AF SIG will host a virtual meeting and educational session on Thursday November 18th at 8p EST via Zoom.
Dr. Kirsten Potter will lead an informational and discussion session on
Active Learning Strategies.
PTAE SIG WEBINAR SERIES
Seeking Presentation Submissions
Over the last year, the PTAE SIG webinar series provided an opportunity for PTA educators across the country to share their knowledge and expertise during a time when connection was more important than ever. The webinar series was a huge success and is continuing to grow and evolve.

This coming year, we are now putting out a call for webinar presentations that will continue to allow for ongoing connection, sharing, and professional growth. Presenting at a PTAE SIG Webinar is a great way to present in a safe, non-intimidating form and can be an excellent stepping stone along a journey towards a submission or presentation at larger conferences.

he webinar committee is now seeking submissions for the 2021-2022 academic year. Presentations should cover topics applicable to PTA Education but can have an education or clinical focus. All presentations should be able to be presented in one hour in a Zoom format.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal to present at the webinar series, please complete the presentation proposal form by clicking the button below. More information and all submission requirements are included on the proposal form.

Once you have submitted your proposal, the committee will review your submission and contact you for follow-up. We are currently looking for presentations for: Spring 2022 (January-April 2022) The proposal submission deadline Spring 2022 is November 15.

Make sure to mark your calendar for all upcoming dates for our 2021-2022 webinar series. All dates can be found here: https://aptaeducation.org/events/webinars/

Webinars occur October-April on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00PM EST/6:00PM CS/5:00PM MST/4:00PM PST

We look forward to your submission and seeing you online!
Any questions regarding the webinar series can be sent to: ptaesigwebinar@aptaeducation.org
Don't Miss the Second Webinar of the
PTAE SIG 2021-2022 Series
The second webinar of our 2021-2022 series will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, from 7:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST.

Gini Blodgett Birchett, MSLS will present Threading Evidence-Based Practice and Functional Outcome Measures into PTA Education: Part II -- Searching Evidence Resources. In this webinar, APTA’s senior information resources specialist will guide attendees thru APTA’s Evidence-Based Practice Resources (formerly PTNow). Attendees will learn about resources relevant to contemporary practice, including clinical practice guidelines, Cochrane systematic reviews, outcome measures, and synthesized content, plus gain searching tips they can share with students. With this new knowledge, educators will improve the PTA graduate's ability to partner with their supervisory physical therapist in reaching optimal patient outcomes.

To register for the November webinar, click below.
Also make sure to check out the other great webinars that are coming up by visiting the webinar page: https://aptaeducation.org/events/webinars/

We hope to you see you there!

Please contact the Webinar Committee with any questions: ptaesigwebinar@aptaeducation.org
News
New positions are open for the restructured APTA CSM Steering Group. 

This Group considers high-level recommendations for the enhancement of APTA CSM and oversees the ongoing development of the APTA CSM Multiyear Plan. As an Academy member, you are eligible to apply to represent middle-sized sections/academies as well as one of the at-large positions. The APTA Academy of Education is a middle-sized section/academy. 
 
For further information on responsibilities and commitment, as well as to apply to represent middle-sized sections/academies, please use this Middle-sized LINK to APTA Engage. 

Those interested in applying for one of the at-large positions (representing all sections/academies), please use the At-large LINK to APTA Engage.

Applications are due October 15th. 
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