The Importance of Accreditation in Physical Therapy

Dr. Greg Hartley discusses changes to clinical education, the benefits of residency and fellowship, what mentorship should look like and more.

Dr. Greg Hartley is an Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is currently the President of APTA Geriatrics (the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Inc.). He is a Board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, an Advanced Credentialed Exercise Expert for Aging Adults and a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice. He is the founding Program Director of the first APTA accredited geriatric physical therapy residency in the U.S.