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MPTA Student Member Announcement
Apply for the Filippis Family Scholarship of $500!

The Wright and Filippis Family Scholarship is available to students in their final year of a PT program in a Michigan PT School in 2009 - 2010 who will be graduating prior to June 30, 2010

Multiple scholarships are available, limited to one graduate from each Michigan PT school, and are based on received applicants' eligibility.

Application Deadline: August 14, 2009.

Click Here for More Information and Application.

The MPTA Institute would like to acknowledge the continued support of the Filippis Family and the Wright & Fillips organization for making this scholarship program possible. Thank you!

MPTA Outstanding Student Award
Every year the Michigan Physical Therapy Association solicits recommendations for "Outstanding Student" from all physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs. These awards are intended for students who:

are in the final year of their professional curriculum
have a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.2
are a member of the APTA/MPTA
have demonstrated "outstanding" participation in academic, professional and related community activities.

Candidate recommendations should be documented through nomination forms by a faculty member and a clinician who has worked with the student during some aspect of their formal clinical experience, volunteer experiences or paid work. Each program may nominate up to two students.

Faculty Nomination Form ( PDF: 52kb)
Faculty Nomination Form ( Word Document: 39b)
Clinician Nomination Form ( PDF: 81kb)
Clinician Nomination Form ( Word Document: 38)

All portions of the Nomination Form (faculty and clinician) are to be completed and returned to Dr. Wayne Perry at the address below by August 1, 2009. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

perryw@andrews.edu

Guidelines:
Student/New Graduate Employment Agreements

The 2008 House of Delegates passed Guidelines: Student/New Graduate Employment Agreements (HOD G06-08-08-09) by amending the Guidelines: Student and Employer Contracts (HOD G06-92-14-28) to make these guidelines more contemporary and to include the student and new graduate in guidelines for contractual employment agreements.

These guidelines assist students/new graduates in negotiating appropriate agreements to provide financial assistance in exchange for a promise of future employment. They suggest that all students and new graduates obtain appropriate legal counsel prior to signing any agreement. In addition, the guidelines list provisions that employment agreements should include and "set forth in clear language" associated with repayment, termination of employment, and non-compete clauses.

Click Here to read the guidelines.

Change in Licensure Requirements
October 1, 2008

Please be advised that pursuant to Public Act 26 of 2006, effective October 1, 2008, all individuals applying for a health professional license in the State of Michigan are required to submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal background check.

Click Here for information for the Department of Community Health (

PDF: 318 KB).

Additional information can also be found at Bureau of Health Professions Licensing for Health Care Professionals' website.

Please Note: This procedure applies to individuals who are applying for new licensure, those individuals who have allowed their license to lapse, or those individuals who have to re-apply due to disciplinary issues.

A licensee renewing a current license is not subject to the fingerprinting and background check.

Michigan PT Students Win National Contest

Central Michigan University students Jana C. Berry, SPT and Julia A. Kreiner, SPT, have won the Section on Geriatrics, APTA’s annual consumer brochure contest. Jana and Julia created a brochure to educate patients called Tips for Exercising in Hot and Cold Weather." new window opens a new window

. Their brochure was one of four winners selected out of 47 nationwide submissions, and is posted on the Section on Geriatrics’ website new window opens a new window

. Jana and Julia have won one year’s free membership in the Section on Geriatrics.

Jana and Julia participated in the contest as part of a requirement for their "Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy" course instructed by Elizabeth Mostrom, P.T., PhD.

Considering a Career in Health Care?
Explore the rewarding world of physical therapy! As physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs), our members are an important part of the health care team and provide quality care to nearly 1,000,000 patients a day. Visit the APTA web site for more information.

Physical therapists are listed in the March 12, 2006, issue of PARADE Magazine new window opens a new window

as one of the nation's "hot jobs" for 2006 and beyond.

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Webmpta.com MPTA Mission 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.	Home > Students Students MPTA Student Member Announcement Apply for the Filippis Family Scholarship of $500! The Wright and Filippis Family Scholarship is available to students in their final year of a PT program in a Michigan PT School in 2009 - 2010 who will be graduating prior to June 30, 2010 Multiple scholarships are available, limited to one graduate from each Michigan PT school, and are based on received applicants' eligibility. Application Deadline: August 14, 2009. Click Here for More Information and Application. The MPTA Institute would like to acknowledge the continued support of the Filippis Family and the Wright & Fillips organization for making this scholarship program possible. Thank you! MPTA Outstanding Student Award Every year the Michigan Physical Therapy Association solicits recommendations for "Outstanding Student" from all physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs. These awards are intended for students who: are in the final year of their professional curriculum have a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.2 are a member of the APTA/MPTA have demonstrated "outstanding" participation in academic, professional and related community activities. Candidate recommendations should be documented through nomination forms by a faculty member and a clinician who has worked with the student during some aspect of their formal clinical experience, volunteer experiences or paid work. Each program may nominate up to two students. Faculty Nomination Form ( PDF: 52kb) Faculty Nomination Form ( Word Document: 39b) Clinician Nomination Form ( PDF: 81kb) Clinician Nomination Form ( Word Document: 38) All portions of the Nomination Form (faculty and clinician) are to be completed and returned to Dr. Wayne Perry at the address below by August 1, 2009. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Wayne L. Perry, PT, MBA, PhD Department Chair, Physical Therapy Chair, MPTA Outstanding Student Award Committee Phone: (269) 471-6033 Fax: (269) 471-2866 E-mail: perryw@andrews.edu Guidelines: Student/New Graduate Employment Agreements The 2008 House of Delegates passed Guidelines: Student/New Graduate Employment Agreements (HOD G06-08-08-09) by amending the Guidelines: Student and Employer Contracts (HOD G06-92-14-28) to make these guidelines more contemporary and to include the student and new graduate in guidelines for contractual employment agreements. These guidelines assist students/new graduates in negotiating appropriate agreements to provide financial assistance in exchange for a promise of future employment. They suggest that all students and new graduates obtain appropriate legal counsel prior to signing any agreement. In addition, the guidelines list provisions that employment agreements should include and "set forth in clear language" associated with repayment, termination of employment, and non-compete clauses. Click Here to read the guidelines. Change in Licensure Requirements October 1, 2008 Please be advised that pursuant to Public Act 26 of 2006, effective October 1, 2008, all individuals applying for a health professional license in the State of Michigan are required to submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal background check. Click Here for information for the Department of Community Health ( PDF: 318 KB). Additional information can also be found at Bureau of Health Professions Licensing for Health Care Professionals' website. *Please Note:* This procedure applies to individuals who are applying for new licensure, those individuals who have allowed their license to lapse, or those individuals who have to re-apply due to disciplinary issues. A licensee renewing a current license is not subject to the fingerprinting and background check. Michigan PT Students Win National Contest Central Michigan University students Jana C. Berry, SPT and Julia A. Kreiner, SPT, have won the Section on Geriatrics, APTA’s annual consumer brochure contest. Jana and Julia created a brochure to educate patients called Tips for Exercising in Hot and Cold Weather." new window. Their brochure was one of four winners selected out of 47 nationwide submissions, and is posted on the Section on Geriatrics’ website new window. Jana and Julia have won one year’s free membership in the Section on Geriatrics. Jana and Julia participated in the contest as part of a requirement for their "Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy" course instructed by Elizabeth Mostrom, P.T., PhD. Considering a Career in Health Care? Explore the rewarding world of physical therapy! As physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs), our members are an important part of the health care team and provide quality care to nearly 1,000,000 patients a day. Visit the APTA web site for more information. Physical therapists are listed in the March 12, 2006, issue of PARADE Magazine new window as one of the nation's "hot jobs" for 2006 and beyond.	Student Resources What is a Physical Therapist? What is a Physical Therapist Assistant? Wright & Filippis Scholarship Career Center PT/PTA Schools Student Relations Committee Student Financial Resources Join MPTA/APTA Contact MPTA MPTA Mission
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