Mar 10, 2021/Article

Mar 10, 2021/Article

Developing Programs Workshop This workshop focuses on information essential for institutions developing a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education program.This includes an overview of the accreditation process, CAPTE’s expectations relevant to the 2024 Standards and Required Elements,

Accreditation is a voluntary process. Physical therapy education programs desiring accreditation status apply to CAPTE and must first achieve candidacy status before being considered for initial accreditation status.

Accreditation is a process used in the US to assure the quality of the education that students receive. It is a voluntary, nongovernmental, peer-review process that occurs on a regular basis.

Upcoming CAPTE Meetings SPRING 2026 MEETING INFORMATION Spring CAPTE Board Meeting: Friday, April 24 - 28, 2026 Spring CAPTE Panel Meetings (Virtual Meetings): Panel 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday/March 25, 26, & 27, 2026 Panel 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday/March 30, 31, & April 1, 2026 Panel 3: Friday,

On-site visits are conducted to validate the information submitted by programs seeking or maintaining accreditation in order to facilitate CAPTE's evaluation of the extent of compliance with the Standards and Required Elements.

Access demographic information about PT and PTA education programs, including program, student and faculty data.

Access commonly referenced CAPTE status and action definitions.

The Cadre of Program Reviewers consists of approximately 180 PTs, PTAs, and higher education administrators. Each member of the program review team, whether a document reviewer or on-site reviewer has completed hybrid training course to learn about CAPTE's expectations as well as how to conduct a program