chapter 1 Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of a PT?
promote optimal health and function
What are the three qualities of a PT?
autonomy
ethical standards
accountability
What is the heirarchy of characteristics of a PT?
lifetime commitment representative organization (APTA) specialized education service to clients autonomy of judgment
What event brought the first PT techniques to the US?
outbreak of polio and WWI
When was the Division of Special Hospitals and Physical construction developed?
1917
What is the purpose of the Division of Special hospitals and Physical Reconstruction?
responsible for training and managing reconstruction aides to provide to the injured
Who was the president of the American Women’s PT Association?
Mary McMillan
Why was the American Women’s PT Association established?
maintain high standards and provide mechanism of sharing information
What did the American Women’s PT Association change its name to?
American Physiotherapy Association (1922)
What are the two membership categories of the American Physiotherapy Association?
- charter members (aides)
2. active members (graduate of schools)
When was the first PT education program developed and how long was the course?
1928
9 months
What was the first state with direct access?
Nebraska
What events took place in the 1960s-1980s?
- APTA adopted policy to clarify preparation and use of PTA
- relocate headquarters to DC
- started accrediting process
What controlled the cost in the 1990s?
type, number, and reimbursement amounts for services
What happened to job availability and salary in the 1990s?
plateaued and declines
:(
What is “Hooked on Evidence”?
user friendly database of current literature
What are the six elements of Vision 2020?
autonomous practice direct access practitioner of choice DPT evidence based practice professionalism
What are the seven core values of Professionalism?
accountability altruism compassion excellence integrity professional duty social responsibility
accountability
active acceptance of the responsibility for roles, obligations, and actions
altruism
devotion to interest of patients and placing them ahead of PT self interest
compassion
identify with other’s experience and concern, empathy, consideration for their needs
excellence
use current knowledge while understanding personal limits, integrate judgment, embrace advancement, and work towards development
integrity
adherence to high ethical principles
professional duty
meeting obligations to provide effective services, to serve profession, and influence health of society
social responsibility
mutual trust between profession and public responding to needs for health and wellness
