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Ch 2 Flashcards

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•Based on the APTA, what is a PTA?

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The American Physical Therapy Association, defines a PTA as a “technically educated health care provider who assists the PT in the provision of physical therapy.”

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Define general supervision

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the PT is not required to be physically present on-site for direction and supervision of the PTA, but must be available by telecommunication at all times.

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How many PTA’s can a PT supervise in MS?

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no more than 4

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Define Direct supervision

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the PT must be physically present and immediately available on site at all times to direct and supervise tasks related to patient and client management.

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◦-Adhere to federal and state legal practice standards and institutional regulations related to patient care and fiscal management. 2.Act in a manner consistent with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the PTA and a Guide for conduct of the PTA.3. Change behavior in response to understanding the consequences (positive and negative) of the PTA`s actions.

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Accountability

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◦-Place the patient/client’s needs above the PTAs self interests.

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Altrusim

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◦- Exhibit compassion,caring,and empathy in providing services to patients; promote active involvement of the patient in his or her care.

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Compassion and Caring

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◦- identify, respect, and act with consideration for the patients differences,values,preferences, and expressed needs in all physical therapy activities.

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Cultural Competence

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◦-1.Describe and respect the physical therapists and other team members expertise,background,knowledge, and values.2. Demonstrate reliability in the meeting normal job responsibilities, (attendance,punctuality, following direction). 3. Preserve the safety,security,privacy, and confidentiality of individuals. 4.Recognize and report when signs of abuse/neglect are present. 5.Actively promote physical therapy.

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Duty

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◦- Demonstrate integrity in all interactions. 2. Maintain a professional relationships with all persons.

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Integrity

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◦- Analyze work performance and behaviors and seek assistance for improvement as needed.

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Social Responsibility

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◦What are things the PTA cannot do?

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“The physical therapist assistant shall not alter a treatment plan or program without the prior evaluation by, and approval of, the supervising physical therapist.”

“PTA cannot perform joint mobilizations techniques and sharp debridement wound therapy.”

“The PTA cannot evaluate or develop a plan of care.”

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•What is the role of the PT?

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The PT integrates the five elements of patient/care management to optimize the patient/client’s outcomes. These five elements ar examination,evaluation,diagnosis,prognosis, and intervention.

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◦- Works together within the same discipline. (Example- PT and PTA working together in the same home health care pt practice when other services are not necessary.)

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Intra-disciplinary

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◦- Members work separately and independently in their different disciplines. ( Different medical specialities trying to evaluate a patient for specific pathology with very little communication.

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Multidisciplinary

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◦-Members work together within all disciplines to set goals relevant to a patient’s/client’s individual case.(Example: Health Care members working together in a skilled nursing facility. )

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Interdisciplinary

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General responsibilities of a PT Director

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He or she is in charge of the functions of the department, responsibilities of all members of the department, and the relationships of all personnel in the department. He or she has the responsibility to:

  • motivate subordinates
  • communicate effectively with supervisors
  • impartially evaluate staff and give feedback
  • educate all employees
  • interview new personnel and help their development of skills
  • delegate tasks to appropriate staff
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General responsibilities of a PT

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The PT is responsible for the patient/client’s:

  • screening
  • evaluation
  • diagnosis
  • prognosis
  • intervention
  • education
  • prevention of injury and disease
  • coordination of care
  • referral to other providers
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General responsibilities of a PTA

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  • therapeutic exercises
  • therapeutic massages
  • therapeutic modalities such as estem, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction, and ultrasound
  • patient/caregiver/family education
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General responsibilities of an OT

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OTs help people improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. OT’s area of expertise include the following:

  • patient education and training in ADLs
  • development and fabrication or orthoses (splints)
  • training, recommendation, and selection of adaptive equipment (such as long-arm shoehorn)
  • therapeutic activities for a patient/client’s functional, cognitive, or perceptual abilities
  • consultation in adaptation of the environment for a physically challenged patient/client.
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General responsibilities of an OTA

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  • areas of practice are in a patient/client’s functional deficits of dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, and housekeeping.
  • work under an OT to provide rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments
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General responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathologist

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  • asses, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
  • restore and improve communication of patients with language and speech impairments
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General responsibilities of an Orthotist and Prosthetist

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  • certified orthotist designs, fabricates, and fits patients with orthoses prescribed by a physician
  • certified prosthetist designs, fabricates, and fits prostheses for patients with partial or total loss of limb
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General responsibilities of a Kinesiologist

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-work closely with PTs and PTAs to help patient/clients in specific areas of exercise, biomechanics, psychomotor skills, and the workplace environment

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General responsibilities of a Primary care physician

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  • physicians diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease.
  • examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
  • counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive health care
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General responsibilities of a Physician Assistant

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  • works under a Physcian
  • responsibilities include therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services in settings where physicians practice
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General responsibilities of a Registered Nurse

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  • work to promote health , prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness
  • when providing direct patient care they observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress in patients; assist physicians during surgeries, treatments, and examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation
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General responsibilities of a Social Worker

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-help people function optimally in their environment, deal with relationships, and solve personal and family problems

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General responsibilities of a Certified Athletic Trainer

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  • works under supervision of a physician, providing injury prevention, and treatment and rehabilitation to a patient after an injury
  • can also work in colleges and universities, secondary schools, private or hospital-based rehabilitation clinics, and professional athletic associations
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General responsibilities of a Physical Therapy Aid

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-can perform routine designated tasks related to the operation of physical therapy services such as patient transportation, equipment cleaning and maintenance, secretarial duties, or housekeeping duties

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General responsibilities of a PT Vulunteer

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  • member of community interested in assisting physical therapy personnel with departmental activities
  • may take phone calls and messages, transport patients from their rooms to the rehab department in acute care settings, and file patient’s charts
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General responsibilities of a PT Student or PTA Student

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  • perform duties commensurate with their level of education

- supervised by a PT or PTA clinical instructor

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General responsibilities of a Home Health Aide

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  • assists the patient in his or her home setting with bathing, grooming, light housework, shopping, and cooking
  • after receiving instruction from the PT or PTA, the HHA may provide supervision or assistance to a patient performing a home exercise program

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