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MEDICAID
Reimbursement system established @ state level to provide health care for those w limited financial means
IMPAIRMENT
Loss or abnormality in function @ cellular, tissue, organ or systemic level
PHYSICAL THERAPY
1)Includes assessment, evaluation, treatment & prevention 2)Care for physical disability, movement dysfunction & pain 3)Treats conditions resulting from injury, disease, disability or other health related conditions
ALTRUISM
Placing needs of patient ahead of therapist's self interest Ex.Stay over & treat pt
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER/PATIENT
FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION
Limitation from an impairment that is not disabling, yet interferes w normal fx w/o regard to context or environment such as reaching, grasping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling. Ex. Can not put "any weight on ankle" due to pain & walking with a noticeable limp
REGULAR EXPRESSION ERGONOMICS
Relationship b/w worker & work environment
EXAMINATION
Process of gathering information about past & current status of patient
EVALUATION
Judgment based on examination
DIAGNOSIS
Final interpretation of findings based on examination
POC
AKA. Plan of care- Goals, interventions, desired outcomes & criteria for discharge
TREATMENT
Summary of all interventions provided by the therapist to pt
Excellence????
Challenges mediocrity, consistently uses current knowledge Ex.finds articles & researches appropriate care
PROCEDURAL INTERVENTIONS USED IN PT
Therapeutic exercise, f(x)al training in self care, airway clearance techniques, integumentary repair and protection techniques
AUTONOMOUS PRACTICE
One of the characteristics of a profession, is described as independent, self-determined judgment & action
PRACTICE ACTS
Laws & guidelines established by each state
PHYSICAL THERAPY INCLUDES:
1)Alleviating impairment & f(x)al limitation by designing, implementing & modifying therapeutic interventions 2)Preventing injury, impairment, f(x)al limitation & disability 3)Engaging in consultation, education, & research 4)Promotion & maintenance of health, wellness, fitness & quality of life
DIRECT ACCESS
Ability of PT to provide all individuals PT services they choose w/o legal, regularoty or payer restrictions
EVICENCE BASED
Concept that interventions used in therapy are based on research that demonstrates the reliability & validity of procedures
CHARACTERISTICS OF A PROFESSION:
1~Lifetime commitment2~representative organization3~specialized education
ONLY PTA CAN PROVIDE PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS UNDER SUPERVISION OF A ___.
PT (nurses, podiatrists, & physicians assistants can not provide PT interventions EVER)
MARY MCMILLIAN
Generally recognized as first PT in USA
MAJOR EVENTS IN THIS COUNTRY WHICH SERVED AS FOUNDATIONS FOR BEGINNINGS OF PT PROFESSION
WWI & polio outbreak of 1914 & 1916
PHYSICAL THERAPY INCLUDES:
1)Assessment, evaluation, treatment, prevention 2)Physical disabilities, movement, dysfunction, pain 3)Providing care to individuals w good prognosis of recovery
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
1~Technically educated 2~Assists the Physical Therapist 3~Graduate of an associate's degree program
BOTH PTs & PTAs HAVE TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
Anatomy, physiology, biology, kinesiology
PTA CURRICULUM INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DATA COLLECTION & INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES:
1~Infection control & ventilation, respiration & circulation examination 2~Wound mngmt & neuromotor development 3~Therapeutic exercise & self care & home mngmt
REQUIRED FOR OFF SITE SUPERVISION OF PTA
1~Must be regularly scheduled & documented conferences w PTA regarding pts 2~Supervisory visits by PT must be made prior to any planned discharge or change in pts medical status 3~Visits @ least once a month or at
GROUP PRACTICE
Most PTs work in group practice settings or group practice according to demographic data of APTA (American PT Association)
___ ARE not REGULATED BY LICENSURE, REGISTRATION& CERTIFICATIONS IN ALL 50 STATES
PT
PTAs
1~Most have associate degrees 2~Are female (70%) 3~2x as many PTAs than PTs employed @ extended care facilities
PTAs MUST BE PROFICIENT IN FOLLOWING AREAS:
1~Time management 2~Practicing safe, legal, caring, ethical & effective manner 3~Demonstrate ability to modify intervention techniques as indicated in POC designed by PT
CAN BE PERFORMED ONLY BY PT
Interpretation of referrals
CAN BE PERFORMED BY PTA
Assessment & interventions
PARTS OF pt MANAGEMENT MODEL
Examination, evaluation & diagnosis
DEGREE OF SUPERVISION IS AFFECTED BY
Education, experience & responsibilities
REQUIRED FOR ALL PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDES
Direct in sight supervision
PHYSICAL THERAPY DEFINITION
Assessment, evaluation, tx & prevention of physical disability, movement dysfunction & pain resulting from injury, disease, disability or other health related conditions
ACCOUNTABILITY
Self-regulation, obligations & active acceptance
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Mutual trust between profession & public
PROFESSIONAL DUTY
Serve pts, profession & positively influence
EXCELLENCE
Challenges mediocrity & consistently uses current knowledge
CARING/COMPASSION
Desire to identify w others experience
INTEGRITY
Steadfast adherence to ethical principles & ethical standards
ALTRUISM
Placing needs of pt ahead of therapist's self interest
HEALTH
State of being associated w freedom from disease, injury & illness
FITNESS
Dynamic physical state, cardiovascular pulmonary endurance, strength, power, flexibility, endurance, relaxation & body composition
WELLNESS
Multidimentional state describing positive health including quality of life & sense of well being
IMPAIRMENT
Abnormality of physiological anatomical or phychological structure/fx
FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION
A limitation from an impairment that is not disabling yet interferes with normal functino WITHOUT REGARD to context or environment Ex. Reaching grasping, carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling
DISABILITY
Functional limitation that restricts activity to a PARTICULAR CONTEXT OR ENVIRONMENT
Choose Impairment, functional limitation or disability: PAIN
Impairment
Choose Impairment, functional limitation or disability: DIFFICULTY GETTING OUT OF BATHTUB
Disability
Choose Impairment, functional limitation or disability: INABILITY TO PUT YOUR SOCKS ON
Disability
Choose Impairment, functional limitation or disability: SOFT TISSUE TIGHTNESS
Impairment
Choose Impairment, functional limitation or disability: INABILITY TO BEND YOUR KNEE
Functional Limitation
Choose Impairment, functional limitation or disability: DECREASED VISION
Impairment
Choose Impairment, functional limitation or disability: DECREASED BALANCE
Impairment
Choose Impairment, functional limitation or disability: INABILITY TO PUT BOOKS ON A SHELF
Disability
SOAP note
~Most common forms of written communication in PT ~S-SUBJECTIVE-What is described by the pt/family O-OBJECTIVE-What the PT measures or observes + performs A-ASSESSMENT-Clinical judgment based on evaluation including goals P-POC-Plan of Care
5 MAJOR PARTS OF Pt/CARE MODEL:
1~EXAMINATION-Gathering info about past & current status in regards to pt 2~EVALUATION-Judgment based on measurement & assessment 3~DIAGNOSIS-Interpretation of findings based on examination 4~POC-Plan of Care-Short & long-term goals 5~INTERVENTION-Proceedure w pt or client to achieve desired OUTCOMES
PATIENT
Individual who has a disorder that requires interventions to improve fx
CLIENT
Seeks services of PT to MAINTAIN health or business that hires a PT as a consultant EX.An otherwise totally healthy individual attending a YOGA class conducted by a PT
PT SCREENING
PT determines whether further services are needed from another PT or health care professional
PT PREVENTION
PT provides services designed to prevent, limit, or reduce pain & dysfunction
ERGONOMICS
Relationship b/w worker, tasks & work environment
WORK HARDENING
Intervention for an individual w/ a work-related injury including BEHAVIORAL & VOCATIONAL mngmt as well as physical dysfunctions Ex.Counseling
PATIENT DISCHARGE VS. DISCONTINUATION
P.D.-Occurs when goals & outcomes have been achieved based on judgement of PT VS. D-Occurs when: 1~pt/client decides to terminate services 2~no longer able to continue b/c of medical or financial reasons 3~Therapist believes that further intervention will not improve status of individual
PTA
Health care provider who assists & is under the supervision of a PT in provision of PT & who graduated from a 2 YEAR physical therapist assistant associate degree program
PTA CURRICULUMS MUST EMPHASIZE THAT THERAPISTS PRACTICE IN WHAT MANNER?
LEECS- Legal, Ethical, Effective, Caring & Safe (not consistently)
DATA COLLECTION SKILLS IN PTA CURRICULUMS
1-Gait & balance 2-Joint mobility 3-Pain 4-Posture 5-ROM 6-Self Care 7-Respiration examination 8-Circulation examination
PTAs CAN & CAN NOT:
CAN: 1-Perform pt interventions 2-Modify pt interventions (so long as it is within the POC) 3-Tests & measures 4-Stretch CAN NOT: 1-Evaluation & diagnosis 2-Develop new POC 3-Write new pt goals 4-Mobilization
PT AIDES
CAN: 1-Perform duties under DIRECT SUPERVISION of PT/PTA who must have direct contact w pt during session 2-Be assigned duties by PTA 3-Supervise during strenthening exercises CAN NOT: 1-Supervise pt during stretching activities 2-Supervise during stretching?
APTA STANDS FOR/REPRESENTS:
American PT Association
YEAR APTA FIRST FOUNDED & WHAT WAS ORIGINAL NAME
1921 American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association
A THERAPIST LIVING IN OH WOULD BE PART OF WHAT APTA CHAPTER
Ohio chapter
1967
APTA recommended that standards be set for PTA. Based on curriculum standards. PTA education: Program must consist of a comination of DIDACTIC (?) & clinical learning experiences that reflect contemporary practice. Courses such as anatomy, physiology, biology & kinesiology, as well as general education courses. Clinical education is a requirement & must have clinical rotations in a variety of settings.
3 PARTS OF APTA MISSION STATEMENT
1-Represent & promote profession of PT 2-Further profession's role in prevention, diagnosis, tx of movement dysfunctions 3-Enhancement of physical health & functional abilities
FAPTA & APTA membership requirements for FAPTA
~Fellow of the American PT Association ~Membership requirements: Must be a PT member for 15 yrs who has made notible contribution to profession
TERM FORMERLY USED TO DESCRIBE PTA MEMBERSHIP IN APTA
Affiliate
WHAT DOES A SECTION IN APTA PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS
Opportunity for members w similar areas of interst to meet, confir & promote interest of respective sections
HOW MANY SECTIONS IN APTA… GIVE EXAMPLES
18…Sports PT & pediatrics
LIST MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF APTA HOD, BOD & PTA CAUCUS
APTA HOUSE OF DELEGATES-1-Review & approve/reject the goals proposed by BOD 2-Propose new legislation & rules BOARD OF DIRECTORS-1-Prepose goals that DIRECT the ACTIVITIES & funding priorities for the new year & reiterate the grounding in education research & practice for the APTA 2-Enforce new legislation 3-Communicate w outside parties PTA CAUCUS-Meets once a year to discuss issues & perspectives per pertinent to PTAs & presentation to HOD
6 MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE APTAs STRATEGIC PLAN
PRAyERS...1-Payment for services 2-Recognition(Public identity) 3-Access to PT services 4-Education 5-Research 6-Standards of practice
HOW MANY PTA PROGRAMS ARE THER IN OHIO
17
HOW MANY PT PROGRAMS ARE THERE IN OHIO
10
WHEN IS A PT VS. PTA LICENSE DUE
PT=Even years & PTAs=Odd years Jan 31st
REASONS FOR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE
IN TROUBLE IN ANOTHER STATE
DISPLAY OF CURRENT LICENSE? IDENTIFICATION CARD?
Must display current license @ work locations & Identification card upon request
CEU's REQUIREMENTS FOR PTs & PTAs
24PT 12PTA
EXAMPLES OF UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR FOR WHICH A PERSON MAY LOSE THEIR LICENSE
Acting unethically, failure to CER, conviction of misdemenour
LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION. WHAT IF STUDENT FAILS EXAM?
3 tries
WHAT ARE RESPONSIBILITES FOR NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS, NAME, PLACE OF BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT?
Notify board in writing with in 30 days
WHAT 2 EXAMS MUST THE THERAPIST PASS TO BE LICENSED? CAN STUDENT FX AS A PT/PTA AFTER GRADUATION BUT PRIOR TO TAKING EXAM?
1-National PT examination for PTA 2-Jurisprudence examination…yes
WHAT ARE EXAMINATION FEES FOR NPTE? OHIO? REINSTATEMENT?
ASK
WHAT ARE GUIDELINES FOR DOCUMENTATION? PTA NOTES COUNTERSIGNED BY PT?
ASK
MAY PTA PROGRESS A pt WITHIN PARAMETERS OF POC? CAN PT ASSIGN PROCEDURES BEYOND THE SCOPE OF ENTRY LEVEL PTA?
Yes…
WHAT CAN BE DELEGATED TO UNLICENSED/SUPPORTIVE PERSONNEL?
NOT STRETCHING CAN SUPERVISE INTERVENTIONS
WHAT MUST PTA/PT DEMONSTRATE IF PART OF PATIENT;S TX WAS PROVIDED BY AN UNLICENSED SUPPORTIVE PERSON
LINE OF SITE SUPERVISION
WHAT ARE SUPERVISON GUIDELINES FOR PT & PTA STUDENT?
PT has to be on site
APTA CODE OF ETHICS. WHAT IMPACT TO A LICENSEE IN OHIO? 7.2 WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PTA OF PRACTICES THAT CAUSE CONFLICT WITHIN THE STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR PTAs?
REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY VIOLATIONS
CAN PTAs INFORM OUTSIDERS/SOMEONE ON PHONE OF pts STATUS?
Can reveal status but not prognosis Ex. Pt did well today VS. think she could be back to work next Monday
IMPAIRMENT vs FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION vs DISABILITY
Shoulder weakness, pain, swelling VS can't raise arm VS can't put shirt on (Reference to context/environment
*PT DEFINITION ACCORDING TO BOOK
Prevention, Evaluation, Assessment & Tx of physical disability, movement dysfunctions & pain resulting from Disease, Injury or Disability or other health cond.
*DIFF B/W IMPAIRMENT FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION & DISABILITY …EX.
Abnormal finding physical, anatomical or psychological. Ex. Pain, decreased vision, can't raise arm up VS. Inability to perform task Ex. Inability to bend knee VS. Functional limitation w context to something Ex. Can't raise arm up to put shirt on
*HEALTH
Freedom from disease, injury, illness
*WELLNESS
Positive health including quality of life & sense of well being
*FITNESS
Dynamic physical state, cardiovascular, pulmonary endurance, strength, power, flexibility, endurance, relaxation & body composition
*SCREENING
Procedure to see if further services are needed
*PREVENTION
Avoid/limit reduce the dysfunctions that exist
*PATIENT VS CLIENT
Individual who have disorders that require intervention VS. Individual who SEEKS PT to MAINTAIN health
*WORK HARDENING VS WORK CONDITIONING
Work conditioning in addition to behavioral & vocational w/ goal of RTW??? -VS.- Focus on dysfunction w goal of RTW???
*ERGONOMICS
Relationship b/w worker & environment
PRIMARY VS. SECONDARY VS. TERTIARY CARE
1st level of health care usually physician VS. services provided on referral basis VS specialist on specific things such as prostheses
*WHO IS FIRST PT
Mary McMillian
*2 EVENTS IN EARLY 1900'S WHICH CREATED NEED FOR PT
WWI & polio
*JAN 15, 1921 IMPORTANT DATE FOR PT B/C
APTA 1st founded as AMERICAN WOMEN'S PT Ass
*7 CORE VALUES IDENTIFIED BY APTA IN 2003… EX FOR EACH
pg.33
*WHEN WERE MALES WERE ADMITTED TO APTA
...1923
*MAJOR FX OF APTA's HOD
Propose new legislation, standing rules
*MAJOR FX OF APTA's BOD
Carry out laws & see that laws are enforced
*APTA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IS CURRENTLY LOCATED…
Alexandria VA
*WHO IS CURRENTLY PRESIDENT OF APTA
Scott Ward
*WHAT DO THE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR PT OUTLINE/CONDITIONS & PERFORMANCES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR PROVISION OF HIGH QUALITY PT
Conditions & performances that are essential for provision of high quality PT
*WHAT IS MEANT BY TERM GATEKEEPER FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES/WHAT IS DIRECT ACCESS
GATE KEEPER: Health care provider who provides consumer w access to health care system… DIRECT ACCESS: Can obtain services w/o referral
*WHAT ARE THE STEPS OF THE PATIENT MANAGEMENT MODEL!!!
Clinical judgments based on eval & includes goals
*SOAP DOCUMENTATION
SUBJECTIVE-What pt/family member describes OBJECTIVE-What PT observes/measures & performs ASSESSMENT-Clinical judgments based on eval & includes goals POC-goals, interventions, desired outcomes & criteria for discharge
*AS PTAs, ARE WE REQUIRED TO APPLY RESEARCH TO PRACTICE? WHAT IS THE TERM REFERRING TO SUCH A GOAL?
Evidence based
*PTA REPRESENTS VS PTA DEFINITION
Health care provider who works under supervision of PT in delivery of PT services in compliance w federal & sate laws & regulations regarding practice of PT?
*WHAT INTERVENTIONS TECHNIQUES ARE IN THE PTA CURRICULUM
Functional training, infection control procedures, manual therapy techniques, physical agents & mechanical agents, therapeutic exercise & wound management
*WHAT AREAS ARE EMPHASIZED IN PTA CURRICULUM (LEECS)
LEGAL, ETHICAL, EFFECTIVE, CARING/COMPASSION, SAFETY
*IDENTIFY & EXPLAIN IMPACT OF 1946 HILL-BURTON ACT ON PHYSICAL THERAPY
Provided funds for development of health care facilities, nursing homes treatment centers, rehab facilities. Created a new need for PT services. Resulted in a shift from use of PT's to use of support personnel
*PT DEFINITION ACCORDING TO BOOK
Prevention, Evaluation, Assessment & Tx of physical disability, movement dysfunctions & pain resulting from Disease, Injury or Disability or other health cond.
*DIFF B/W IMPAIRMENT FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION & DISABILITY …EX.
Abnormal finding physical, anatomical or psychological. Ex. Pain, decreased vision, can't raise arm up VS. Inability to perform task Ex. Inability to bend knee VS. Functional limitation w context to something Ex. Can't raise arm up to put shirt on
*HEALTH
Freedom from disease, injury, illness
*WELLNESS
Positive health including quality of life & sense of well being
*PT DEFINITION ACCORDING TO BOOK
Prevention, Evaluation, Assessment & Tx of physical disability, movement dysfunctions & pain resulting from Disease, Injury or Disability or other health cond.
*DIFF B/W IMPAIRMENT FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION & DISABILITY …EX.
Abnormal finding physical, anatomical or psychological. Ex. Pain, decreased vision, can't raise arm up VS. Inability to perform task Ex. Inability to bend knee VS. Functional limitation w context to something Ex. Can't raise arm up to put shirt on
*HEALTH
Freedom from disease, injury, illness
*WELLNESS
Positive health including quality of life & sense of well being
*FITNESS
Dynamic physical state, cardiovascular, pulmonary endurance, strength, power, flexibility, endurance, relaxation & body composition
*SCREENING
Procedure to see if further services are needed
*PREVENTION
Avoid/limit reduce the dysfunctions that exist
*PATIENT VS CLIENT
Individual who have disorders that require intervention VS. Individual who SEEKS PT to MAINTAIN health
*WORK HARDENING VS WORK CONDITIONING
Work conditioning in addition to behavioral & vocational w/ goal of RTW??? -VS.- Focus on dysfunction w goal of RTW???
*ERGONOMICS
Relationship b/w worker & environment
PRIMARY VS. SECONDARY VS. TERTIARY CARE
1st level of health care usually physician VS. services provided on referral basis VS specialist on specific things such as prostheses
*WHO IS FIRST PT
Mary McMillian
*2 EVENTS IN EARLY 1900'S WHICH CREATED NEED FOR PT
WWI & polio
*JAN 15, 1921 IMPORTANT DATE FOR PT B/C
APTA 1st founded as AMERICAN WOMEN'S PT Ass
*7 CORE VALUES IDENTIFIED BY APTA IN 2003… EX FOR EACH
pg.33
*WHEN WERE MALES WERE ADMITTED TO APTA
...1923
*MAJOR FX OF APTA's HOD
Propose new legislation, standing rules
*MAJOR FX OF APTA's BOD
Carry out laws & see that laws are enforced
*APTA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IS CURRENTLY LOCATED…
Alexandria VA
*WHO IS CURRENTLY PRESIDENT OF APTA
Scott Ward
*WHAT DO THE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR PT OUTLINE/CONDITIONS & PERFORMANCES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR PROVISION OF HIGH QUALITY PT
Conditions & performances that are essential for provision of high quality PT
*WHAT IS MEANT BY TERM GATEKEEPER FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES/WHAT IS DIRECT ACCESS
GATE KEEPER: Health care provider who provides consumer w access to health care system… DIRECT ACCESS: Can obtain services w/o referral
*WHAT ARE THE STEPS OF THE PATIENT MANAGEMENT MODEL!!!
Clinical judgments based on eval & includes goals
*SOAP DOCUMENTATION
SUBJECTIVE-What pt/family member describes OBJECTIVE-What PT observes/measures & performs ASSESSMENT-Clinical judgments based on eval & includes goals POC-goals, interventions, desired outcomes & criteria for discharge
*AS PTAs, ARE WE REQUIRED TO APPLY RESEARCH TO PRACTICE? WHAT IS THE TERM REFERRING TO SUCH A GOAL?
Evidence based
*PTA REPRESENTS VS PTA DEFINITION
Health care provider who works under supervision of PT in delivery of PT services in compliance w federal & sate laws & regulations regarding practice of PT?
*WHAT INTERVENTIONS TECHNIQUES ARE IN THE PTA CURRICULUM
Functional training, infection control procedures, manual therapy techniques, physical agents & mechanical agents, therapeutic exercise & wound management
*WHAT AREAS ARE EMPHASIZED IN PTA CURRICULUM (LEECS)
LEGAL, ETHICAL, EFFECTIVE, CARING/COMPASSION, SAFETY
*IDENTIFY & EXPLAIN IMPACT OF 1946 HILL-BURTON ACT ON PHYSICAL THERAPY
Provided funds for development of health care facilities, nursing homes treatment centers, rehab facilities. Created a new need for PT services. Resulted in a shift from use of PT's to use of support personnel
*IDENTIFY & EXPLAIN THE IMPACT OF THE 1965 MEDICARE & MEDICAID LAWS
Medicare & Medicaid Laws led to new health care programs which required support personnel, identified categories of support personnel & their relationship to primary care providers. PT supported by PTA. Moved preparation from hospitals to universities (in 1965)
*IN WHAT YEAR DID APTA PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR USE/EDUCATION OF PTAs?
July 5 1967
*ACCORDING TO APTA GUIDELINES, WHAT TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP SHOULD EXIST B/W THE PT & PTA?
Supervisory relationship
*HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE MAJOR DIFFERENCES B/W PT & PTA EDUCATION
PT edu more depth in theory & practice, advanced courses, in clinic graduate PT serve as clinical instructors for PTA & PT students, PTA may supervise PTA students
*DIFFERENTIATE B/W CLASSROOM/DIDACTIC & CLINICAL EDUCATION. HOW MANY CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS WILL PTA STUDENTS HAVE AT KENT STATE U
Didactic-in classroom learning from books, clinical is in field performing hands on learning…4
*PTA PERFORMS AN ASSESSMENT WHILE PT PREFORMS A___? THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES/TXS PERFORMED BY THERAPIST DURING AN INDIVIDUAL PT SESSION ARE REFERRED TO AS THE ___?
Evaluation…Intervention
*DEGREE OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED BY PT ARE DEPENDENT UPONWHO ASSUMES ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PT SERVICES PROVIDED TO PT? WHO IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR Pt's CARE?
PT.
*CAN PTA CHANGE Pt POC? CAN PTA CHANGE Pt's GOALS OF THERAPY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE WHAT A PTA CAN DO WITHIN THE POC?
NO…PTA can alter within POC
*PTA'S ARE PROFESSIONALS OR PARAPROFESSIONALS?
Paraprofessionals
*WHEN SUPERVISING IN AN OFF-SITE SETTING, WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET? PT VISITS MUST BE MADE UPON(5):
PT must be accessible & upon: 1-PTA REQUEST 2-@ LEAST ONCE A MONTH 3-INCLUDING RE-EXAMINATION, DISCHARGE 4-REVIEW POC 5-REVIEW OF NEED FOR OUTSIDE RESOURCES
*HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE CONCEPT OF CAREER LADDER?
Medicare & Medicaid Laws led to new health care programs which required support personnel, identified categories of support personnel & their relationship to primary care providers. PT supported by PTA. Moved preparation from hospitals to universities (in
*CAN STUDENTS BELONG TO APTA? IS APTA MEMBERSHIP MANDATORY?
Yes, no
*OHIO REVISED CODE. WHAT DOES PT MEAN? DOES IT INCLUDE ADM INISTRATION OF TOPICAL MEDICATIONS?
Means evaluation & tx of a person by physical measures & use of therapeutic exercise & rehab procedures, w or without assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating disability
*RENEWAL OF LICENSE OCCURS HOW OFTEN & MUST BE SUBMITTED BY WHAT DATE?
Every 2 yrs due by Jan 31st of all odd years