The Accreditation Handbook includes the rules of procedure by which CAPTE operates, the Evaluative Criteria, and CAPTE's Position Papers. For ease of use, the Handbook is provided here in four parts:
Rules of Practice and Procedure (.pdf)Includes the Table of Contents. The most recent revisions are highlighted in yellow
PT Standards and Required Elements (.pdf) [effective January 1, 2016]
PTA Standards and Required Elements (.pdf) [effective January 1, 2016]
Position Papers (.pdf)
Evaluative Criteria for Accreditation of PT Programs (.pdf)effective through December 31, 2015
Evaluative Criteria for Accreditation of PTA Programs (.pdf)effective through December 31, 2015
Last Updated: 1/5/2018 Contact: accreditation@apta.org