APTA/cpta Advocacy Committee

The APTA/CPTA Advocacy Committee works to help promote the needs of the physical therapy profession as it relates to both students and current working professionals. This flows from a passion for the profession and the importance of helping others understand its purpose, and the reality that there is still necessary growth within physical therapy as a profession. Current students are the future of the profession and this committee is a necessary bridge directly connecting the APTA and the CASSIG. In conjunction with the CPTA, this committee stays apprised on new bills and efforts put forth by the APTA/CPTA and supports the CAL-PT-PAC. The PAC provides an avenue in which the profession of physical therapy can assume a thriving identity in the political world. Join us as we collaborate with the PAC to support the legislators who fight for our rights. Each and every student is able to make a difference, sometimes all it takes is one smile or phone call to the right person in order to help us reach our mission of impacting lives and helping our patients feel better.

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee plans all SSIG-related and sponsored events, such as PT Pub Nights, in conjunction with conferences like the CPTA Annual Conference and Student Conclave. PT Pub Nights are the primary events this committee organizes, as it is a way to help student physical therapists and physical therapists network, build relationships with one another, and most importantly, have a good time.  The Special Events Committee also finds venues and speakers for various social and networking events. As the Special Events Committee, we take pride in promoting social events to all California physical therapists, student physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and student physical therapy assistants. 

Community service committee

The Community Service Committee is proud to show the public what the physical therapy profession can do. Partner with us as we take on the California Outreach Challenge, pledge to participate during PT Day of Service, and serve our local communities year-round! We are passionate about community service because it helps us connect with PTA and PT students from different programs, we practice what we learn in the classroom in a fun environment, we create opportunities to serve alongside other medical professionals, and best of all we get to experience the gratitude of others as we promote our profession.

Webmaster committee

The Webmaster Committee works to support the Webmaster, who is in charge of managing the SSIG’s social media accounts and our website. Creative design and content creation for each of these mediums are two main areas the webmaster oversees. Ultimately, the goal of the webmaster is to engage DPT and PTA students across California by providing consistent and meaningful content that can enhance students’ experience while in school and expand the reach that the SSIG possess. The webmaster also advises the California Outreach Challenge on website management and updates.

Want to be a part of a Special Committee?

Elections for Committee Chairs are in December of each year, in line with the CPTA’s election schedule.

We are always looking for new committee members, and it’s a great way to get involved without an overwhelming commitment! Contact us for more information.