The Leadership, Administration, Management, and Professionalism (LAMP) certificate program was developed by the Section on Health Policy and Administration to address member needs in leadership, administration, management, and professionalism skills. LAMP is focused on leadership development through self-assessments, identification of tools needed to lead successfully, empowerment, and mentoring through practical applications. LAMP is valuable for all PTs and PTAs regardless of their position, managers, practice owners, clinicians, educators, researchers, and students who want to develop their leadership effectiveness.

LAMP Leadership 101 will focus on the development of leadership behaviors for facilitating autonomous practice, accountability, and professional values. Attendees will learn how to influence others to create effective relationships and achieve shared goals. Content areas include creating a personal mission statement and self-assessment; foundations of leadership; 5 practices of exemplary leadership; identifying personal styles; creating a leadership style to align and influence others; energy and time management; mentoring and coaching; communication for improved results; and implementing personal leadership plans. Attendees will complete a leadership self-assessment and other pre-work.