Students are eligible for student membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Forms for application are available throughout the year and membership by all students is strongly encouraged; cost is $85 per year.
Participation in events and meetings sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association and the Alabama Physical Therapy Association are encouraged. Students can earn points by attending these meetings. A maximum of 15 points can be earned—5 points/meeting. Students can add these points to any regular course examination or the Professional Behaviors Grade during the semester in which the meeting was held. The student is responsible for supplying proof of attendance to the appropriate instructor prior to the final examination in the course. The points cannot be used for the final comprehensive examination.
Instructors will provide information on scheduled events. As members of the state association, students should also receive notification of all meetings.