IPTA & APTA Flashcards
Why did the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association change its name to the American Physiotherapy Association in the 1930s?
because men wanted to be admitted
What are the top items the IPTA is advocating for?
protect the practice act
fair co-pays
early intervention funding
dry needling
when did the name change to American Physical Therapy Association?
1946
What is the function of the IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation)
State agency that functions to serve and protect the public by issuing licenses.
can obtain info on licensees and disciplinary actions through the website
can the IPTA issue licenses?
no. It is just a professional organization. It can provide general information regarding licensure to members as a benefit of membership.
Why are pt/ptas licensed?
to protect the public by assuring a minimum level of competence.
after completing specialized education and passing an exam or having credentials accepted from another state where already licensed.
What is the PT-PAC
sole fundraising organization that provides access to and influence of legislators to champion pt legislative interests at the federal level.
T/F: you can be a member of the APTA without being a member of the IPTA.
False, when joining the APTA, one must also join the state chapter. Also, one cannot be a member of the state chapter without being a member of the APTA
who makes up the house of delegates? voting and nonvoting?
Voting Members elected by each chapter.
Each section elects a non-voting representative.
Who makes up the Board of Directors?
elected from/by the house of delegates
What is the relationship between the house of delegates and board of directors?
HOD gives directives to the board
Board gives HOD policy suggestions to vote on.
Board handles financials and serve as liasons to to chapters
Who is the PTA Caucus made up from?
one member from each chapter
How many members of PTA Caucus are elected to HOD?
Can they vote?
5 members, nonvoting
At what levels of APTA can PTAs hold office?
only chapter and section level. and their votes only count for 1/2 a vote.
(pta caucus is nonvoting)
only pt can hold office on national level
are the APTA’s position statements legally binding?
no. they are opinions.
