Goals that represent the 2003 priorities of the Association. (Association Business).These goals are based on the APTA APTA American Physical Therapy Association. Vision Statement for Physical Therapy 2020 developed by the Association in 2000. The goals encompass the Association's major priorities as it moves toward realization (specification) realization - A UML semantic relationship between a classifier that specifies a contract and another classifier that guarantees to carry it out. [Handout by Mr. David Gillibrand]. of the ideals set forth in the Vision. The Board is committed to these goals as the foundation from which to lead the Association. The Association's awareness of cultural diversity, its commitment to expanding minority representation and participation in physical therapy, and its commitment to equal opportunity for all members permeate permeate /per·me·ate/ (-at?) 1. to penetrate or pass through, as through a filter. 2. the constituents of a solution or suspension that pass through a filter. per·me·ate v. these goals. These goals are not ranked and do not represent any priority order. Goal I Physical therapists are universally recognized and promoted as the practitioners of choice for persons with conditions that affect movement, function, health, and wellness. Goal II Academic and clinical education prepares doctors of physical therapy who are autonomous practitioners. Goal III Physical therapists are autonomous practitioners who are reimbursed for all elements of patient/client management in all practice environments. Goal IV Research advances the science of physical therapy and the clinical practice of the physical therapist. Goal V Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are committed to meeting the health needs of patients/ clients and society through ethical behavior, continued competence, and advocacy The act of Pleading or arguing a case or a position; forceful persuasion. for the profession. Goal VI Communication throughout the Association enhances participation of and responsiveness to members and promotes and instills the value of belonging to APTA. Goal VII American Physical Therapy Association The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 66,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. standards, policies, positions, guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. , and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Normative nor·ma·tive adj. Of, relating to, or prescribing a norm or standard: normative grammar. nor Model of Physical Therapist Education and Evaluative Criteria, and the Normative Model of Physical Therapist Assistant Education and Evaluative Criteria are recognized and used as the foundation for physical therapist practice, research, and education environments. |
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