Avant Healthcare Professionals was a recent participant and sponsor of the PPTA Conference held in Manila September 12 and 13, 2009. The PPTA is in the forefront for the advancement of the physical therapy profession in the Philippines. Avant Healthcare Professionals was a recent participant and sponsor of the PPTA Conference held in Manila September 12 and 13, 2009. The PPTA is in the forefront for the advancement of the physical therapy profession in the Philippines. According to Lesley Hamilton, RN (USA, NZ, UK), Vice President of Recruitment for Avant Healthcare Professionals, “The conference provides members an opportunity to meet with prospective employers both internationally and within the Philippines as well as take part in professional development workshops and forums.” Avant presented details of their comprehensive program to the attendees with a focus on their highly successful NPTE review program with a current pass rate of 97% and the clinical support programs and preparation Avant offers their applicants before commencing work with US based clients. According to Hamilton, “The information was well received with many acknowledging colleagues already on the program and working in the US recommend Avant’s program very highly. With Avant’s contact through the PPTA we are able to secure well qualified and experienced therapists for US clients as well as work with the next generation of therapists completing their training now to ensure they gain the best qualifications and clinical experience before commencing their processing for the USA.” Avant will continue to be an active participant in upcoming PPTA conferences and facilitating PPTA members with their US processing.