Rockhurst PT Faculty Achieve 100% Membership in APTA Facility Challenge

For the fourth year in a row, the Rockhurst Department of Physical Therapy Education has achieved 100 percent membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). All nine core faculty in the department are members of APTA.

"I'm proud that our faculty demonstrate their commitment to the profession of physical therapy through continuing membership in APTA," said Brian McKiernan, PT, PhD, Chair of the physical therapy program. "Maintaining active membership in APTA keeps us intimately connected to our profession and definitely enhances our preparation of students to be future therapists."

Each physical therapist member of APTA pledges to abide by the Association’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Conduct, which holds them to a high standard of practice. APTA (www.apta.org) is a national organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students nationwide. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapist education, practice, and research.