ACTIVE (PT) & AFFILIATE (PTA) APPLICANTS

In order to qualify for Active (PT) or Affiliate (PTA) membership, you must be a graduate of an accredited PT or PTA program. Membership is effective for 12 months. Previous student membership in the Association is neither a necessity nor a sufficient condition or qualification for active (PT) or affiliate (PTA) membership.

NOTE: If educated abroad and living in the United States, please submit a credentials evaluation or proof of licensure in the United States along with your application for membership.

ACTIVE-STUDENT (POSTPROFESSIONAL) APPLICANTS:

In order to qualify for this active-student membership, you must submit verification that you are enrolled full-time in an advanced postprofessional program, your anticipated completion date, and that you meet all of the qualifications for active (PT) membership (see the Active [PT] Section above for details). Transition DPT students are not eligible for this student membership.

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STUDENT APPLICANTS

In order to qualify for student membership, you must be accepted to or enrolled in a PT or PTA program that is accredited or is seeking or has been granted candidacy status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Please contact APTA's Membership Dept at: 800/999-2782 (ext 3124) or via email at: membership@apta.org for any questions regarding membership qualifications or requirements.