Intro to Allied Health Flashcards
What is a competency?
observable ability of a person, integrating knowledge, skills, values and beliefs in their performance of tasks
What are the 3 characteristics of a competency?
durable, trainable, measurable
What is an activity?
area of work that encompasses groups of related tasks
What are the 3 characteristics of a competency?
time-limited, trainable, measurable
What are the 6 domains in the kinesiologist core competency profile?
- foundational knowledge
- professional practice: assessment
- professional practice: intervention
- professionalism and ethical conduct
- communication and collaboration
- ongoing professional development
Define allied health?
describes individuals who are trained to work individually or with a multi-disciplinary team to support individuals achieve optimal health
Who is considered allied health professionals?
audiologist, SLP, PT, OT, respiratory therapists, diagnostic medical personnel, imaging specialists, nutritionist/dietitian, physician assistant
What realms of health care do allied health professionals contribute to?
assessment, health promotion, provision of treatments, rehabilitation services, manage disability, overcome disability related barriers
Where do allied health professionals work?
hospitals, private practices, within the community, etc.
What is therapeutic alliance?
the working relationship between the patient and therapist
How is therapeutic alliance established?
collaboration, communication, empathy, mutual respect
How does a strong therapeutic alliance influence treatment outcomes?
Positively; improvement in symptoms, health status, patient satisfaction
Effective communication can:
- support better history-taking/diagnoses/clinical decision
- increase a patient’s adherence to recommendation and follow ups
- help patients to self-manage a chronic condition
- influence patients to adopt preventive health behaviours
- improve patient satisfaction and experience of care
How can e-professionalism benefit patient/provider relationships?
treat patients from a distance
