The vitality of knowing your role as a health care provider and the scope of practice becomes utterly essential on a daily basis. Taking a step back to look at how each health care provider plays a huge role in their patients’ lives is simply inspirational. In particular, this paper will explore the roles of a physical therapy assistant (PTA) and an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) through their delivery of patient care, defined scope of practice, and importance of patient-centered care.
Role of PTA/OTA in Delivery of Patient Care
The roles of a physical therapy assistant and an occupational assistant in respect to patient care delivery is crucial. Physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants are very closely related. …show more content…
“PTA works closely with the patient’s nurse; they exchange thoughts, ideas, questions, and concerns” (Conti et al., 2007, p.69). The PTA uses therapeutics and a variety of equipment to improve muscle strength, increase range of motion, and improve flexibility and activity tolerance. They may also assist in sauna and pool therapy, and ultrasonic and infrared therapy (GCU media). Physical therapy includes the process of examining patients, alleviating impairments, preventing injuries, and engaging in consultation (Brown & Greenwood, 1999, p. 166). In relation to being a PTA, an OTA shares some of the same duties, but mostly in the aspect of coping or adapting within the process of …show more content…
Cognitive retraining and recognition skills are also performed to enable patients to learn the necessary skills to compensate for and adapt to illness, injuries, or altered states of cognition (GCU media). The cognitive side of the rehabilitation process is assessed for the patient to further their adaptations. Occupational therapy also includes the process of examination, assessment, treatment, and education of patients (Brown & Greenwood, 1999, p. 166). Educated the patients and their families is essential for knowing the duties applied to the professions; therefore, the knowledge of the importance of patient-centered care becomes equally
Role of PTA/OTA in Delivery of Patient Care
The roles of a physical therapy assistant and an occupational assistant in respect to patient care delivery is crucial. Physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants are very closely related. …show more content…
“PTA works closely with the patient’s nurse; they exchange thoughts, ideas, questions, and concerns” (Conti et al., 2007, p.69). The PTA uses therapeutics and a variety of equipment to improve muscle strength, increase range of motion, and improve flexibility and activity tolerance. They may also assist in sauna and pool therapy, and ultrasonic and infrared therapy (GCU media). Physical therapy includes the process of examining patients, alleviating impairments, preventing injuries, and engaging in consultation (Brown & Greenwood, 1999, p. 166). In relation to being a PTA, an OTA shares some of the same duties, but mostly in the aspect of coping or adapting within the process of …show more content…
Cognitive retraining and recognition skills are also performed to enable patients to learn the necessary skills to compensate for and adapt to illness, injuries, or altered states of cognition (GCU media). The cognitive side of the rehabilitation process is assessed for the patient to further their adaptations. Occupational therapy also includes the process of examination, assessment, treatment, and education of patients (Brown & Greenwood, 1999, p. 166). Educated the patients and their families is essential for knowing the duties applied to the professions; therefore, the knowledge of the importance of patient-centered care becomes equally