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APTA History Flashcards

1
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What did PTs start as?

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Reconstruction aides in WWI in 1914-1917

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Who was the first president of the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association (AWPA) in 1921?

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Mary McMillan

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What major change occurred in 1922?

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AWPA changed its name to American Physiotherapy Association (APA) and admitted men.

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When was the Code of Ethics established?

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In 1935. It focused on etiquette and physician dominance.

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What did the APA become in 1947?

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The APA became the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)

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When were Physical Therapist Assistants “created”?

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1966

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What occurred in 1978?

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CAPTE (commission on accreditation for physical therapy education) becomes sole accrediting body for PT

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When were Board Certification for Clinical Specialists (ABPTS) established?

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1985

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When was the first Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree conferred?

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1996

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What university conferred the first DPT degree?

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Creighton University in Omaha, NE

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What was published in 1997?

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Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

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When was the 1st post-professional transitional DPT program for US licensed PTs started?

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1999

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When was Vision 2020 and Strategic Plan for Transitioning to a Doctoring Profession adopted?

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2000

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14
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What was developed in 2003?

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Professionalism Core Values

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What statement was created in 2013?

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Vision Statement for PT profession

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16
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When were doctorate degrees required for PTs?

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2015

17
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What are some areas you can get advanced certifications in? What is the board that provides them?

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American board of physical therapy specialties (ABPTS)

  • Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
  • Clinical Electrophysiology
  • Geriatrics
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pediatrics
  • Sports
  • Women’s Health
18
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What is a residency?

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Post professional program that occurs after the graduate physical therapist has obtained his/her license

19
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What are the minimum hours required for a residency?

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The residency program must be completed with a minimum of 1,500 hours and in no fewer than 9 months and no more than 36 months

20
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What must all residents have?

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All residents must have a minimum number of hours of 1:1 mentoring and didactic instruction over the course of the program

21
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What is a fellowship?

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Post-professional program, applicants must already have a specialty certification, have completed a residency, or have demonstrable clinical skills in a specialty area

22
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When must the fellowship be completed?

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The fellowship must be completed within a minimum of 1,000 hours and in no fewer than six (6) months and no more than 36 months.

23
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What is the vision statement for the physical therapy profession?

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Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience

24
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List the guiding principles to achieve the vision

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Identity Innovation
Quality Consumer-centricity
Collaboration Access / Equity
Value Advocacy

25
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What does the APTA want to address going forward?

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Relevance Quality
Stewardship
Value

26
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Explain relevance

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Relevance – Increase Member Value and Engagement

  • Translate the latest research into tools and resources for practice
  • Create clear and consistent value propositions for key member segments
27
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Explain stewardship

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Stewardship: Foster Long-Term Sustainability of the Physical Therapy Profession

  • Champion student and early-career issues including debt burden and career-earning potential
  • Make APTA an inclusive organization that reflects the diversity of the society the profession serves
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Explain quality

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Quality: Elevate the Quality of Care Provided by PTs and PTAs

  • Accelerate adoption of APTA’s Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry to build the body of knowledge and reduce unwarranted variation in practice
  • Expand access to physical therapy in primary care settings and employer health and wellness program
29
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Explain value

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Value: Maximize Stakeholder Awareness of the Value of Physical Therapy

  • Advocate for payment policies that increase patient access to physical therapy
  • Embody the APTA mission and vision through an integrated brand strategy
  • Leverage the #ChoosePT campaign and MoveForwardPT.com to inform the public about the benefits of physical therapy
30
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Who was Catherine Worthingham?

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Catherine Worthingham, a noted Stanford educator, became the association’s two-term president during World War II. She served an unprecedented five years as president from 1940 through 1944 at the request of the executive committee, which felt that the war years were no time to install new, inexperienced officers

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Who was Florence Kendall?

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Florence P. and Henry O. Kendall were pioneers in research in the field of physical therapy, conducting groundbreaking research at the height of the polio epidemic to establish baselines for normal function in children and young adults. They believed that no modern PT should treat “abnormal” conditions without knowing. Muscles: function and testing

32
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Who was Lucy Blair?

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The Lucy Blair Service Award was established in 1969 to honor the long and dedicated service of Lucy Blair, to be given to one or more members each year for contributions of exceptional value to the association. Blair was the sole first recipient in 1969, and service pins were awarded to 20 members in 1971, the first year in which the award was bestowed on selected applicants. She was the the executive director from 1959-1969.

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Who was John Maley?

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John Maley touched the lives of members and staff of APTA for many years. As long-time chairman of Chattanooga Group, he spearheaded the company’s enormous and generous commitment to physical therapy over time — from investments in research and development activities within the company to advertising, exhibiting, and sponsorship dollars in support of the association. He also sponsored APTA’s Jack Walker Award and Chattanooga Research Award. He served for four years on the World Confederation for Physical Therapy’s Congress Organizing Committee, and for many more on the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (then called the Foundation for Physical Therapy). The John H.P. Maley Lectureship was established to honor Maley and his many achievements.

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