What is the APTA/Colorado Chapter?

The APTA/Colorado Chapter, founded in 1945, is a professional, non-profit association composed of approximately 1,200 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapist/physical therapist assistant students. 

It is the mission of the APTA/Colorado Chapter to provide leadership in:

• the identification and interpretation of trends and issues;
• communication; coordinated action;
• sharing of ideas and professional collegiality;
• and in the development and improvement of physical therapy education, practice and research.

The APTA/Colorado Chapter is a component chapter of the
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Chapter Governance

The APTA/Colorado Chapter has a Board of Directors composed of the Chapter Officers and Directors elected at-large and representing Districts and recognized Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Go to list of Elected Chapter Leaders

Member Benefits

Through its web site, the APTA/Colorado Chapter provides practice information and professional resources for Physical Therapy on a 24/7 basis.  The site contains information that has been most requested by members and is updated constantly to provide the latest information. We are continually applying the use of technology to improve communications.  Please contact the webmaster to communicate your opinions, ideas, etc.

The Chapter also has the ability to distribute electronic communications and press releases throughout a district or across the state, country or the world.

The Colorado Chapter cultivates relationships between its members and news media throughout the State of Colorado to publicize physical therapy and  APTA activities and issues. The principle public relations effort of the Chapter is the 9Health Fair, held in early April each year.

Continuing Education

The APTA/Colorado Chapter's Professional Development Committee seeks to offer the education programs of vital interest to the practice of PT in the state and the nation. Through its annual Convention, Fall Symposium and continuing education courses, the Chapter brings national and international experts to Colorado to share their knowledge and skills with members.

Districts

The APTA/Colorado Chapter is divided into four districts: West Slope, Northeast, Southeast and Mile High. These districts provide local resources to members within their geographic areas in Colorado.

The APTA/Colorado Chapter is a voice on behalf of legislation and regulation that affects Physical Therapy. The Chapter has developed and maintained active lobbying efforts, presenting professional positions to legislators, State governmental departments, and other professional health groups.

A "pep talk" for Talking  with Your Legislator

Find your legislator!  
The "Pink Book" for General Assembly of the State of Colorado

Accessing APTA's Secure State Advocacy Center

Physical Therapist Education Programs
  in Colorado

Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs 
in Colorado

APTA/Colorado Chapter Office

The APTA Colorado Chapter office is located approximately 12 miles southeast of Denver, the capital of Colorado, at: 

7400 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 211, Centennial, CO 80112

FAX  303-694-4869
Phone 303-694-4728  or 800-875-2782

The Colorado APTA staff are ready and willing to assist Members.  Information and services are restricted to APTA Members only. 

If you are a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant or student and you not a member of the Colorado APTA, we encourage you to JOIN NOW! 

APTA/Colorado Chapter Staff