Building Stronger PT and PTA Partnerships Through Shared Learning and Community

This engaging town hall discussion explores the APTA Orthopaedic community forums for PTAs and PTA students and the potential to foster stronger PT/PTA collaboration through educational content. Participants highlighted the need for more robust interprofessional training, proposed video interviews showcasing successful PT/PTA team dynamics, and suggested board prep resources for students and early-career professionals. This session underscores the importance of communication, shared learning, and inclusive community-building within the profession.

Target Audience: PTA students, PT students (DPT programs), Practicing PTAs and PTs, Clinical educators and academic faculty, APTA Orthopaedic members, New professionals preparing for licensure