14) PTA

Question 1

How many CEU’s do PTA’s need to do?

Answer 1

30 credits every 2 yrs

Question 2

True or False: In some states, OTA’s can take the OT exam

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In an emergency where the supervising PT won’t be reachable, is the PTA allowed to practice?

Answer 3

Yes, but only for pt’s who they have tx’ed before during their scheduled tx time

Question 4

Who provides accepted professional standards for PTA’s? Who governs them?

Answer 4

APTA provides professional guidelines; State board governs them

Question 5

What are the requirements for availability of the supervising PT for the PTA to practice?

Answer 5

Supervising PT must be available via electronic communications at all times (General Supervision)

Question 6

What do PT’s have the responsibility to do and how do they do this?

Answer 6

Responsible to: Deliver services in ways that protect the public and maximize the availability of their services

• Do this through the direct delivery of services in conjunction w/responsible use of PTA’s to assist them w/selected components of interventions

Question 7

According to the APTA, who is the only person allowed to assist a PT w/selected interventions under the direction and supervision of said PT?

Answer 7

PTA’s

Question 8

What are the PT’s responsibilities?

Answer 8

1. Interpretation of referrals when available
2. IE, eval, dx, and px
3. Devo/modify POC including goals and projected outcomes
4. Determine when a case warrants the expertise of a PT vs delegation to the PTA
5. Re-evals
6. Establish d/c plan
7. Oversee documentation of all services provided

• CAN DELEGATE BUT NOT ABDICATE!

Question 9

What is the PT:PTA ratio in NJ?

Answer 9

1:2

Question 10

True or False: Every state has different rules for what PTA’s can and can’t do?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or False: PTA’s cannot initiate tx under a physician’s or other HCP’s direction without the supervision of a PT?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Describe the rules for PTA’s completing documentation

Answer 12

• PTA’s can document; PT needs to review and cosign the note contemporaneously
  
  • PTA and PT must review the pt’s file at least 1x every 30 days, which should be documented via PT signature
    
    • It’s the PTA’s responsibility to get the signature
    • As a PT, do not sign if you didn’t review; That’s your license on the line

Question 13

True or False: PTA’s cannot eval, examine, dx, px, make/modify POC, or do any PT instruction including recommendation of AD’s or modification to pt’s environment

Answer 13

True

Question 14

If there is a change in supervising PT, who assumes the responsibility for supervising the PTA?

Answer 14

The New Supervising PT

Question 15

Are PTA’s allowed to take classes that are considered entry-level skills for PT’s?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

What parts of an eval can PTA’s do?

Answer 16

Data Collection as determined by the PT

• PT’s interpret the findings and do the overall assessment

Question 17

When does the supervising PT need to review the POC w/the PTA?

Answer 17

• Before they tx the pt for the 1st time
• Before a new/revised POC is implemented
• If there’s a new supervising PT, before the pt’s next visit

Question 18

PTA

Answer 18

Educated HCP who assists the PT in the provision of PT

• Must be a grad of a PTA accredited program

Question 19

What are some things to consider when determining a PTA’s level of involvement?

Answer 19

• PTA’s education, training, experience, and skill level
• Pt complexity
• Predictability of the consequences
• Setting
• Federal and State Statutes
• Liability and Risk Management Concerns
• Mission of the PT services for the setting
• Frequency of Re-evals