Advocacy

CAPTE incorporates ACAPT member feedback into its revised standards

Read about the CAPTE revised standards.
ACAPT survey results re: 50% rule helps stall APTA motion.

ACAPT advocacy avoids 3rd party servicer problems

In 2023, ACAPT joined the American Council on Education (ACE).

Through ACAPT & ACE outreach, the Department of Education clarified several activities it does not consider third-party servicer relationships, including "clinical or externship opportunities that meet requirements under existing regulations because they are closely monitored by qualified personnel at an institution."

Diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) initiatives

Though ACAPT's Federation of Association of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) membership & ACAPT Advocacy Committee, ACAPT supported key diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) initiatives:

Lack of men of color graduating from the health professions declared a crisis
Promoting academic freedom & DEI
Backing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients
More DEI support

CAPTE incorporates ACAPT member feedback into its revised standards

ACAPT advocacy avoids 3rd party servicer problems

Diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) initiatives

The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy

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