Professional Development

You can now track your CE through your membership profile! To track your CE, follow these instructions:

1. Log in to your profile on the IPTA website here.
2. Click 'Manage Profile' on the right hand menu.
3. Under “Content & Features” click on “Professional Development.”
4. Here you will find all of the CE certificates awarded to your profile. The default view is the “Journal Entries” tab, which allows you to print an overview of your CEs. To the left of the Journal Entries tab - Click on “Certifications/Programs” tab to view the actual certificates.
5. Enter your CE and start tracking!

To print any certificates of achievements, use the icon with the red paperclip next to the program title.

If you have taken any IPTA hosted CE through District events, #THIRDTHURSDAY, Spotlight on Research, or REVITALIZE, these hours will be automatically loaded into the CE tracker of your IPTA member profile.

iMAP
inspire, mentor and participate!

IPTA offers the iMAP mentoring program to all of its members.

Are you a recent DPT grad? iMAP pairs seasoned PT professionals with students and early career members (less than five years’ experience) for a professional mentoring relationship.

Have you been practicing for 10 years, but have recently decided to start a private practice? You can be paired with another member who has already headed down the private practice trail before you.

Are you ready to be a mentor? iMAP mentoring relationships are based on experience, so anyone can take part in this great opportunity. Mentors and protégés focus on professional growth, development, and participation in the association.

Learn more about iMAP and Apply!

#THIRDTHURSDAY
Network and Earn FREE CE

On the third Thursday of the month, the IPTA holds open house events at the Chapter Office in Naperville from 6:00-8 pm. Participants may also attend virtually!

These monthly casual events are a great opportunity for members and non-members in the community to meet, network, and hang out. Light refreshments are provided. Due to the growing popularity of these monthly meet-ups, be sure to RSVP and reserve your spot. Space is limited.

Featured presentations announced monthly: Events differ from month to month and include educational presentations and discussion around topics relevant to the practice of PT in Illinois.

Members and non-members are welcome at all #THIRDTHURSDAY events: Members can attend any/all events and earn FREE CE.  Non-members may attend as many as they like but are limited to earning a maximum of 4 FREE CE.

Can't attend in person?: You can also attend VIRTUALLY! (If attending virtually, please indicate when you RSVP.) Instructions for viewing the presentation virtually through Zoom are emailed to all who have RSVP'd the morning of the presentation.

Did you miss a #THIRDTHURSDAY event or hear about one you wish you attended?

Check out our VIRTUAL LIBRARY

Spotlight on Research
Earn FREE CE from Home

The Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation (IPTF) offers free monthly virtual learning courses called “Spotlight on Research.” 

The courses are live, virtual platform presentations about current research happening in Illinois. 

Members and non-members are welcome to participate: Participants may earn 1 CE credit by registering, participating in the presentation via ZOOM platform, and completing a brief evaluation following the program.

Advanced registration is required in order to receive the ZOOM instructions, program handouts, and the evaluation link: First time participants will need to download the free zoom platform to a PC, MAC, IOS or Android PRIOR to the start of the program. 

Programs are not recorded and are only available on the date offered.

Questions? Contact IPTA staff at ipta@ipta.org or 630.904.0101.

Interested in submitting a proposal to present on your research? Contact Sharon Meyerhoff at smeyerhoff@ipta.org.

Interested in research? The IPTF also offers online research resources accessible through their website.

VISIT IPTFGIVES.org