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The Michigan Physical Therapy Association is a professional organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students who have joined together to assure that high ethical professional standards are maintained and that quality health care in the areas of prevention, education and rehabilitation of movement dysfunction and wellness are received for all consumers in the state of Michigan.

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MPTA Legislative News for members
As a service to our members, MPTA is working to update members on legislative news and information. Please click on the link below to proceed to the member only section to see the latest information on legislation. Members may also submit a question or comment on legislative issues.

MPTA Legislative Issues

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Legislative Resources for MPTA Members

Resources Including
  • Information on Direct Consumer Access to Physical Therapy
  • Lobbying 101!

Click Here to Access the 2010 Legislative Resources
This is for MPTA Members only.

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Legislative Update:
PTA Licensure Update

September 2009 - February 2010

Members Click Here for Complete Update
This is for MPTA Members only.

Members receive regular updates on PTA licensure and other important topics.

Non-Members: Click Here for more information on PTA Licensure.

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National Legislative Issues

To learn more about the national legislative issues that are impacting physical therapy and what you can do visit APTA Advocacy .
Visit MPTA Member Legislative News to see latest information or submit a question
This is for MPTA Members only.

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Michigan Physical Therapy Advocacy and Legislation

The MPTA Legislative Committee works with the MPTA Lobbyist, Terry Vanderveen and the MPTA Board of Directors. This committee is a resource for MPTA members to get answers to specific questions regarding legislation in Michigan. Advocacy and Legislation at a National level is handled by APTA. Contact the MPTA office with your question at mpta@mpta.com

If you have questions about any of the legislative issues please contact the MPTA office with your question at mpta@mpta.com

If you would like to become move involved in legislative issues please see Action Steps for PT.

The support and participation of all MPTA members is much appreciated as we continue this investment in our future. If you have any suggestions, questions, answers or want to get more involved in any other way, please contact the MPTA office. Make Sure That You are Receiving the Latest Information!

MPTA members will receive regular updates in Shorelines, email blasts, and member presentations via live meetings or conference calls.

Interested PTs and PTAs who are not yet members of APTA/MPTA who would like to receive updates on PTA licensure and pending legislation that impacts the physical therapy profession.

The most effective method of keeping informed on Michigan issues is being a member of APTA/MPTA please see the membership section of the MPTA website for information on joining or contact the MPTA office and ask for membership information you may reach the office at mpta@mpta.com or 800-242-8131.

MPTA has created a mailing list for all interested parties such as office managers, business owners, PTs, PTAs, and students who are interested in following PTA licensure. Please click this form to enter your name on this mailing list. Information will be sent out as updates on legislative issues as determined by the MPTA leadership.
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Phone: (734) 929-6075 or (800) 242-8131 - Fax: (734) 677-2407 - E-mail: mpta@mpta.com