Physical Therapist Assistant Education Position Statement

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health) invites Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) to participate in the continuing education courses in the pelvic and pregnancy series (CAPP, or Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic/ Pregnancy). Participation for PTAs will include successful completion of lab skills testing and written examinations. Currently, the “CAPP” designation may only be achieved by PTs. While PTAs are encouraged to attend the CAPP courses, the CAPP designation remains for the practitioners(PTs) who will perform evaluative activities with patients/clients…