1. student Involvement

2. Ways to get involved
UND PT Club NDPTA APTA

3. UND Physical therapy club
Volunteer, Fundraise, Social Events, Student Advocacy
Points system
Reimbursement for conferences

4. North Dakota physical therapy assoc.
Project Committees
Seasonal meetings (live or teleconference)
Networking

5. Next Conference June 3-6th, 2015 National Harbor, MD
- The leading-edge event for physical therapy professionals with trend- setting programming, innovative content, and exclusive access to the profession’s forward thinkers.
Volunteer Application – door monitor, badge handout
House of Delegates June 1-3rd, 2015
Student usher application

6. PT Day on capital hill June 3-4th , 2015
Promote, advocate and rally on Capital Hill
Students, physical therapists, faculty

7. National Student conclave (ncs)
October 22-24th, 2015
Omaha, NE
Networking with peers, mentors, employers, and APTA leaders
Learn practical information not typically covered in class
New research/technology
Meet and elect future leaders of the Student Assembly

8. National student conclave (NSC)
Resume, Interviews
Board Exam study materials/resources
FREE Stuff!!!

9. Combined sections meeting (CSM)
February 17-20th, 2016
Anaheim, California
18 of APTA’s specialty sections
Exhibit hall – posters, products, recruiters services, and technology
Student/Faculty presentations
Networking
Previous posters/platforms available on APTA.org
Volunteer

10. APTA SECTIONS Acute Care Aquatic Physical Therapy
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management
Education
Federal Physical Therapy
Pediatrics
Private Practice
Research (Free!)
Geriatrics
Hand Rehabilitation
Heath Policy & Administration/The Catalyst
Home Health
Neurology
Oncology
Orthopedics
Sports Physical Therapy
Women’s Health

11. THE APTA?
APTA: American Physical Therapy Association
Mission: APTA furthers the physical therapy profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.
Vision Statement: Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.

12. What is the student assembly?
If you are a student APTA Member, you are the Student Assembly
Serves as the “voice” for SPTs and SPTAs
Governed by the SA Board of Directors
President, Vice President, Secretary, Director of Communication, Director of Membership, SPT & SPTA Delegate, Nominating Committee (1 chair, 2 members)

13. BENEFITS OF STUDENT INVOLVMENT
Be a part of the community! Network!
Research articles/access: PT Journal, PTNow, Discounts:
Classes
Scholarships/Award
Insurance Medical/Auto/Liability
APTA Mall
Career Starter Dues Program
Employment Resources

14. THE loop Student Advisory Board of Directors 10 Students
APTA Core Ambassador
Each State’s APTA student contact
ME!
Faculty Contacts
University of North Dakota
University of Jamestown
University of Mary
Students
YOU!

15. Get Informed
Loop Communication Network s
Student Assembly Pulse
Facebook: facebook.com/APTASA
Skype a Board Member
Doctor of Physical Therapy FB Group

16. APTA’s Legislative priorities: what’s going on now?
Lobbying for equitable coverage and payment for physical therapist services
Ensuring that patients have direct access to treatment without a referral
Prohibiting unqualified practitioners from providing and billing for physical therapists’ services
Ensuring that physical therapists qualify for federal student loan repayment programs

17. MEDIcare therapy cap BBA of ‘97: annual cap on rehab services
Cap: $1,920 for PT/Speech, $1,920 OT (Outpatient)
Exceptions:
Automatic using KX modifiers: up to $3,700
Manual review: > $3,700

18. Medicare therapy cap
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (H.R. 713/S. 367): Repeals therapy cap
9/14: Majority of House of Rep co-sponsored
If legislation is not passed, not exception process
Important to ensure that patients have access to timely and appropriate care

19. CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT (SUCCESS!!!!!)
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussion Act (H.R. 3532/S.1546)
Safety and management plans including return to play requirements
SAFE PLAY Act(S. 2718/H.R. 5324)
Provides education, awareness, action planning, and further research related to sports health conditions
Includes PTs as part of team
FAS 2014: over 10,000 letters sent to legislators

20. Student loan forgiveness
Authorizes PTs to participate in student loan forgiveness programs including NHSC and Frontier Providers program
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of (HR 1252/ S 602): NHSC
Loan repayment program: clinicians who serve full or part- time at approved sites receive money to repay loans
Access to Frontline Healthcare Act of 2013 (HR 702): Frontline providers program
Can alleviate demand on other primary care providers by allowing PTs to serve as entry point providers

21. How can you advocate Visit the Legislative Action Center
Review monthly Government Affairs podcasts
Join the PTeam
Participate in State Advocacy Day and/or Federal Advocacy Forum

22. Your Profession Your Career Your Call

23. Questions/comments/want more info?
Jamie Flint: PT Club President/NDPTA PR Committee Braidy Solie: ND Core Ambassador