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Appropriate Use of Designations
APTA's House of Delegates established a formal position governing how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants may display abbreviated credentials after their names. The policy, originally adopted and later amended in 2016, sets boundaries on which designations are considered appropriate for use. PT professionals should be aware of these guidelines when listing credentials in clinical, academic, or professional contexts.
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