Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy

Lifelong learning: the apta geriatrics is the leading source for knowledge translation, facilitating the continual training and professional development needed to uphold excellence in the practice of Physical Therapy for aging adults. Descriptions below:the certified exercise expert for aging adults (ceeaa) course provides clinicians the opportunity to develop clinical reasoning skills related to aging adults with various levels of complexity and across the continuum of care. Participants can also take an advanced ceeaa course.the advances in exercise for the older adult a pta-focus course, where Physical therapist assistant's (pta) learn to use exercise as an advanced rehabilitation intervention for the aging adult.the balance & fall prevention professional credential course provides a national, uniform indicator that a Physical therapist possesses specialized, advanced knowledge, skills and competence in the practice of balance and fall prevention in community dwelling older adults.the home study modules are online, at-your-own-pace micro-learning opportunities. These courses may be eligible for continued education credits in a variety of content areas of value to Physical therapists.webinars are online, as live instructor lead micro-learning opportunities. These courses may be eligible for continued education credits in a variety of content areas of value to Physical therapists.accomplishments:in 2022, there were 8 webinars, of which had over 1,400 registrants. There were 6 journal clubs, of which had over 1,500 registrants. 17 home study courses (50 participants), 4 regional courses (150 participants), and 16 sessions of programming at the apta combined sections program.

Journal: the journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy publishes 4 issues annually.