Advocacy for physical therapy is a hot topic in our profession. Efforts are lead to allow better access to physical therapy services while also supporting practicing professionals and these efforts require time and money. There can at times be a lack of understanding exactly what is required at all levels with these efforts. 1CCU

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand where funds spent when advocating for support on physical therapy bills;
2. Describe the structure of different organizations that lead these efforts;
3. Recognize the challenges and roadblocks that arise and how members can help overcome them.

Speaker(s)
Justin Elliott is vice president of government affairs at APTA, where he has led the association's legislative, public policy, and political efforts on Capitol Hill since 2015. He has held several positions at APTA since joining the association in 2002, serving as APTA's director of state government affairs and associate director of state government affairs. Prior to joining APTA, he worked at KM Strategies, a government affairs and issues management firm. He was the communications director for Fairfax County Supervisor Penelope A. Gross and also served as an advisor on her successful reelection campaign. He got his start on Capitol Hill serving as an intern in the offices of Sen. Charles Robb and Rep. Tom Davis, both of Virginia. He received his bachelor's degree in communications and minor in political science from Virginia Tech. He is a member of the Public Affairs Council and American Society of Association Executives.

Schedule
6:30 - 7:00: Business Meeting
7:00 - 8:00: Presentation
8:00 - 8:30: Questions and Answers

Additional Locations
Live Online Only

Cancellation Policy 
None

Registration Fees
$5 - Student Member
$10 - TPTA Member
$10 - Student Non-Member
$20 - Non-Member

Registration
You must register for the course. Registration is used as part of the attendance verification process..

In order to receive credit you must have registered for the course and per PTOT Board rules must remain logged in for the entire course and complete the Course Evaluation by the deadline. Credit will not be issued if all steps are not completed.

Credits will be emailed by November 2, 2024. Complete your evaluation by October 25th to ensure you receive credit. Credits are only issued to PTs/PTAs. Please allow until then for processing. Please wait until after that date to contact TPTA if you haven't received your certificate. 

Registration closes on 10/15.

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