Monday, March 29, 2021

APTA Core Ambassador Update - March 2021

 

APTA Core Ambassador applications open.

APTA
 Student Core Ambassador Update

March 29, 2021

Inform

Serving as an APTA Core Ambassador is an excellent opportunity to be an active and engaged member, advance our profession, make connections, and learn along the way. Apply through  by entering "Core Ambassador" in the search bar.

  

Did you miss the recent APTA Live - Student Night, on March 21? We discussed all things related to a cash-based physical therapy practice. We shared tips and advice from some of the top experts and learned how they've built successful physical therapy businesses as out-of-network providers. 

  

Do you have an interest in the effects of pain on your brain? For our March APTA Student Social, we hosted an open conversation with Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD, about pain science and what he wished he knew about pain early in his career.

  

APTA has developed a  to ensure that PTs, PTAs, and students are prepared to provide excellent care via telehealth. Complete the series within six months of signing up and receive a certificate. Learn best practices and tips covering ethical and regulatory considerations, administration and marketing, technology, and clinical application. Programs participate in  by Mar. 31 will gain free access to this entire course series. Check out all APTA member benefits on 

Engage

Angelene Dimaano, SPT, and Darren Joffe, SPT, discuss what the student experience has been like this year, along with the importance of recognizing mental health issues and burnout in students before, during, and after the pandemic ends.

  

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of our centennial-year mosaic project. Upload your photo now and share it using #APTA100.

 

Our Campaign for Future Generations is raising funds to support DEI activities through proceeds from our centennial events and through individual donations. Donate $10 or more by Mar. 31 and your name will be included on the Community Wall in our new national headquarters.

  

Like to write? Have a story to tell? APTA is looking for members to contribute perspective articles for apta.org.

  

Note From the Vice President

Hi, everyone, 

I hope March has been going well.  for all states on the spring APTA Core Ambassador cycle are open now through April 2. This is a great opportunity for students looking to get more involved with APTA. APTA Core Ambassadors are students links between APTA national and their state chapters. Position duties include providing information to students about what is happening in the APTA, helping students find their passions in physical therapy, and connecting with other CAs at monthly meetings. If you know a student interested in applying, feel free to connect them with me. Applications are available on 

  

If you are an APTA Core Ambassador who would like to be featured in the monthly updates, ! I would like to highlight all of the awesome ways CAs engage with APTA member students. Thank you for your continued commitment to serving the APTA Student Assembly. As always, feel free to reach out to me with questions or for support in your role.

  

Sydney Neuman, SPT

Vice President

APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors

American Physical Therapy Association

3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100

Alexandria, VA 22305-3085

703-684-APTA (2782) | 800-999-2782

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