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Will our PTA license allow reciprocity?
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Yes, we will have the ability to transfer our license to another state.
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How often do our licenses need to be renewed? Are there exceptions?
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Every 2 years, except the first time it may be just one year.
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How many continuing education units do we need, and how often?
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12 units every 2 years
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Name three things I need to notify the board about if I change
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My name, place of work, or address
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After we graduate from the PTA program, can I work as a PTA?
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No. Not until we get licensed. Until that time, we are considered unlicensed staff, and can work as supportive personnel only
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What is the mission of the PTA program?
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Prepare PTAs who are able to perform PT procedures professionally & competently.
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What is the goals of the PTA program?
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PTA's will be able to: Provide PT services under the PT POC, Demonstrate safe, ethical legal practice, be responsible for own professional growth, have knowledge as to the importance of effective written, oral & non-verbal communication, document properly, understanding of health care system
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What is a POPTS?
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Physician Owned Physical Therapy Services
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What does HIPAA stand for?
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Health Insurance Portability and accountability Act
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Why was HIPAA implemented?
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To protect the privacy of people who seek care and healing, yet allowing the flow of health information needed to provide quality care & protect the public's health & well being
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Describe the practice of PT
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Physical therapy is a health profession whose primary purpose is the promotion of optimal human health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction. PT encompasses areas of specialized competence and includes the development of new principles and applications to more effectively meet existing and emerging health needs. Other professional activities that serve the purpose of PT are research, education, consultation and administration
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Are referrals needed to receive PT services.
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No, but if we do get a referral, it must be from an MD, DO, chiropractor, dentist, podiatrist within the scope of their practice. PA's and CRNP's can refer under their physician.
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What is an unlicensed personnel?
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They are not allowed to do any patient care by themselves, but they can act as a second set of hands when YOU are working with a pt.
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Name 5 responsibilities of a PT, that a PTA cannot do.
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* Interpret diagnosis
* Initial evaluation * Write a POC (can modify as long as it stays w/i POC) * Discharge summaries |
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Think through various patient scenarios... How do you make them comfortable? Muslim, elderly, children, anyone different from yourself... more modest, less modest, verbally loud or abusive. How do we handle?
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:0) for open discussion!! LOL!
think about touching, how to touch. Think about educating. If asking to remove clothing, be specific, etc. |
