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What are the 8 core values for PTA?
Altruism
Caring and Compassion
Continuing Competence
Duty
Integrity
PT/PTA Collaboration
Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Altruism
genuine concern for the welfare of the patient/ the PTA putting the needs of the patient before personal needs.

"is the primary regard for or devotion to the interest of pts/clients, thus assuming the difuciary responsibility of placing the needs of the pt/client ahead of the PT's self interest.
Caring and Compassion
Focusing & relating to patient's unique needs & values by listening and expressing. Slide def: is the desire to identify with or sense of something of another's experience; a precursor of caring.

Empathy while adapting approach accordingly. slide def: is the concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others.
Continuing Competence
Being a life long learner. Continually developing on self & skill.
Duty
Commitment to and demonstrating in the PT profession.

slide def: is the commitment to meeting one's obligations to provide effective physical therapy services to individual pts/clients, to serve the profession, and to positively influence the health of society.
Integrity
accountability to your word.

slide def: is steadfast adherence to high ethical principles of professional standards; truthfulness, fairness, doing what you say you will do, and speaking forth about why you do what you do.
PT/PTA Collaboration
working together with a positive relationship to enhance overall care of patient.
Responsibility
Own up to your own actions & behavior as a PTA.
Social Responsibility
promoting trust by being aware of social needs & advocating for change when needed.

slide def: is the promotion of a mutual trust between the profession and the larger public that necessitates, responding to social needs for health and wellness
Communication
The act or process of communicating.
-To transmit to others
-To have an interchange
5 types of communication
verbal
nonverbal
reading
writing
listening
name different subcultures in the patient population
generations
ethnicities
religious beliefs
sexual preferences
socioeconomic backgrounds
education level
Values may______ in the work setting
clash
Name 5 types of generations
Traditionalists
Baby boomers
Generation Xers
Millennials (Y)
Generation Z
Traditionalists
before 1946
duty before fun
nuclear family
patriotic
Baby boomers
1946-1964
workaholics- competitive, question authority, desire to put their own stamp on things, "sandwiched"

- money, title, recognition

- once a year whether you need it or not
Generation Xers
1965-1981
The lost generation
the first for the electronic age
- eclectic, resourceful, self-reliant, distrustful of institutions, highly adaptive, skeptical

- freedom is the ultimate reward
Millennials (Y)
1982-2000
instant gratification
knows nothing but the electronic age
me-me society
globally concerned, integrated, cyber literate, media savvy, realistic, environmentally conscious
Generation Z
2000-present
6 stages of cultural continuum
cultural destructiveness
cultural incapacity
cultural blindness
cultural precompetence
cultural competence
cultural proficiency
Cultural Destructiveness
dehumanizing
cultural incapacity
biases and stereotypes evident
cultural blindness
see all as the same;
encourage assimilation
cultural precompetence
respond to cultural differences
weaknesses acknowledged
cultural competence
-expand cultural knowledge and resources
-vigilance re; dynamics of cultural difference
WHERE APTA WANTS PT TO BE
cultural proficiency
new approaches developed to promote culturally competent practice.
Diversity guidelines
-understand your own culture, beliefs, opinions.
-realize that others are different.
-respect
-what if you don't?
When were the core values adopted as a core document by the APTA BOD?
2003
accountability
is active acceptance of the responsibility for the diverse roles, obligations and actions of the PT including self-regulation and other behaviors that positively influence pt/client outcomes, the profession and the health needs of society.
excellence
is physical therapy practice that consistently uses current knowledge and theory while understanding personal limits, integrates judgement and the pt/client perspective, challenges mediocrity, and works toward development of new knowledge.
Diversity Vision Statement
written by
Christus Santa Rosa
APTA purpose & mission
-National organization that represents physical therapy
-promotes ethical principles
-influence policy
-promote professional development
-appreciation for diversity
-maintain stable financial base
Name the 3-tiered membership
-district-local (TX is central)
-State-TPTA
-National-APTA
Membership of APTA
-is voluntary
Categories of membership
-Pt & student PT
-PTA &student PTA
-life
-retired- no longer practicing
-honorary- nominated, made a contribution to the profession.
-Catherine Worthingham Fellow-FAPTA- made a significant contribution in field within the profession.
Membership requirements for APTA
-enrolled in or graduate of accredited program, or grand-fathered.
-sign pledge agreement to ethical practice.
Components of APTA
-districts
-chapters
-sections
-assemblies
Districts
-most local organizational unit.
-based on location of residence or employment.
-TX has 13 districts
-SA is central district
Chapter
-confined within legally constituted boundaries.
-51 chapters in US.
-one for each state & D.C.
-Allows for participation at a state level.
-Allows proportionate representation at national level (HOD)
Sections
-Organized at national level
-Allows members with similar interests to meet.
-is voluntary, but must be APTA member.
-Additional fee
-18 sections currently exist
may be further divided into SIG
-the 18 sections come together annually at Combined Sections Meeting in February.
-have access to continued ed.
-topic related.
Combined Sections Meeting
18 sections come together every February.
How many sections are there?
18
How many chapters in the US?
51
each state & D.C.
How many districts does TX have?
13
Assemblies
-mechanism for members with common interests to meet, promote objectives.
-similar to sections
-presently, the Student Assembly is the only assembly
-historically, there was also the Affiliate Assembly/National Assembly of PTA-not now.
the only assembly
The Student Assembly
What is RC 3-11?
-HOD passed in 1998
-Changed PTA participation in APTA
-removed 1/2 vote of PTA in HOD
-Created the RBNA
What is RBNA?
Representative Body of the National Assembly
What was the purpose of the RBNC?
-For PTA's only-to discuss and determine what the PTA needed/wanted.
-2 members met directly with HOD
-Intention was to give PTA more voice.
What year was the RBNC dissolved?
2005
What replaced the RBNA
The PTA Caucus
PTA Caucus
-Consists of 1 chapter representative elected/selected at Chapter level.
-meets annually immediately prior to HOD
-provides opportunity for discussion on house motions.

-open forum to identify current issues.
-elects 5 non-voting PTA delegates to HOD making total Caucus # of 56
purpose of recent changes;
Bottom line: to more fully integrate PTA members into APTA governance structure.
Advanced Proficiency
-Member of APTA
-Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA
-6 CEU's within last 5 years.
-above average job performance
-demonstrate 3 leadership abilities and contributions to community (2 related to PT or health care)
Fields of Advanced Proficiency
Must have 5 years work experience (2000 hrs) 500 in past year:
-musculoskeletal
-neuromuscular
-cardiovascular/pulmonary
-integumentary
-genetic (new)
-pediatric (new)
House of Delegates
-highest policy making body of APTA
-can amend and real bylaws
-amend or rescind rules
-adopt ethical principles to govern conduct of members
Board of Directors
-carries out mandates established by HOD
Associated Organizations
-American Board of PT Specialties
-CAPTE
-Federation of State Boards of PT
-Foundation for PT
-Tri-alliance
-World Confederation of PT
-American Academy of Physical Therapists
ABPTS
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists
-recognizes PT's with advanced knowledge, skill, experience.
-Board certified clinical specialists
-must be APTA member, pass exam, 2000 clinical hrs in specialty
->6000 PT's with clinical specialties
CAPTE
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
-Accredits PT & PTA ed. programs
-composed of members from ed. community, PT profession, public
-technically independent of APTA
Federation of State Boards of PT
-promotes uniformity among states.
-maintains & administers state board exams for PT's & PTA's.
Foundation of PT
-provides financial support for research for evidence based practice
Tri-alliance
-APTA
-AOTA
-Amer. Speech-Language & hearing Assoc.
-meet to discuss similar concerns
-together have greater lobbying strength.
World Confederation of PT
-members from 92 nations
American Academy of Physical Therapists
-for black americans and other minorities.
Benefits of belonging to APTA
-voice is heard
-lobby to legislature
-have access to current information
-continuing ed.
-have access to web site, including Medline.
-credit card, insurance discounts
4 sources of law in US
-Statutory Law
-Admin. Law
-Common Law/Case Law
-Constitutional Law
Laws give PT providers ____ and _____. ________ and limitations.
rights and protection
responsibilities
Statutory Law
-Legislative
-makes statutes
-laws enacted by legislature
-usually criminal laws ex-DWI, theft.
Federal Statutes:
address areas that feds are permitted to regulate
-ADA
-IDEA
-Medicare/Medicaid
-HIPAA
-PPACA
Give an example of a
State Statutes:
Practice Act
Administrative Law
-Agencies Fed or State
-makes regulations
Regulations of Admin Law
Rules developed by government agencies to control practice of individuals or organizations.
Federal Regulations
-Dept of Justice
-Dept of Ed.
-Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services
-Dept of Health & Human Services
State Regulations
PT rules-the regulations
Executive Council of PT Examiners-state board.
Common Law/Case Law
-judicial
-decrees-case law
handed down by the courts
-usually civil laws. ex-malpractice, contracts
Tort Law
-negligence
-contracts
Criminal Law
protect society as a whole-crime against society.
-Statutory Law (legislative)
-fine, probation, prison, execution
Civil Law
helps solve conflicts between people, private wrongs
-monetary compensation.
Public Policy/ Law Effect PT
Laws, regulations & policies protect the public
-ensures providers are competent
-ensures appropriate spending of Tax $$. (medicare & medicaid)
-Vary from state to state
Law-public policy
Body of rules, prescribed by the controlling authority; has binding legal force.
Sources of Laws
-constitution
-legislature
-gov. agencies
-courts
Statutes
established by legislative body of government
ADA
American Disabilities Act
IDEA
Individual Disabilities Education Act
HIPPA
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
PPACA
Patient Protection of Affordable Care Act
(Obamacare)
Practice Act
-legal foundation
-scope of practice
-providers
-delegates
*supercedes APTA
Regulations
rules that govern the operation of a government program
Federal Regulations
written by federal agency, set guidelines for the statute.
ECPTOTE
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners. (State board of PT& OT)
-advices legislature regarding scope of practice.
-administers license
-assists in prosecuting professional misconduct cases (state board)
Who makes the PT test?
The federation (ECPTOTE) not the APTA.
-it is an affiliated organization.
Common Law
law that has been created by court decision; written, modified or amended by judges; often based on precedent.
**most civil law falls under this branch.
Civil Law is:

Criminal Law is:
person vs. person

society vs. person
Examples of Common Law:
-employment law
contracts
laws of torts
Laws of Tort
-liability (responsibility)
-vicarious liability (supervision/delgation)
-defamation
-negligence
-professional negligence (malpractice)
Negligence
failure to act as a reasonably prudent person or failing to do something a reasonably prudent person would do under similar circumstances
ex-not mopping up water
malpractice
professional negligence. Failure to do (or failure to avoid doing) something, a member in good standing of profession would have done (or avoided doing) & that causes subsequent injury to pt.
ex-burning with hot pack, abandoning pt.
Proof of Negligence
-duty of care owed
-duty of care breached
-breach caused loss or damage
-defendant should be compensated for that loss.
Does criminal or civil prosecution affect a PT/PTA license?
Does not directly, or necessarily.

**both can result in disciplinary action by Board.
How can policies of private organizations be enforced?
Can only be legally enforced when a contract has been established & agreed upon.
-APTA, Employer, School
APTA established _______ guidelines for practitioners in PT.
ethical
Which component of APTA allows for participation at State level and allows proportionate representation at national level
Chapter
Which APTA component is organized at national level?
Sections