Development of the Revised Entry-Level Essential Competencies in the Care of Older Adults: Linking Domains of Competence, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Standards, and the Geriatric 5Ms

This manuscript presents the revised ECs and describes how each EC links to the Domains of Competence, the Geriatric 5Ms, and CAPTE standards. The updated ECs aim to promote best practices in entry-level PT education by providing all stakeholders clear and concise competency statements for the physical therapy examination and treatment of older adults.