Lect 1 & 2 Flashcards
(30 cards)
When was the AWPTA changed to the APA?
1922
When did the foundation create the House of Delegates
1938
When was the APA renamed APTA?
1947
When did Nebraska obtain direct access?
1957
When did the APTA adopt policy to clarify use of PTAs?
1967
When did the PTA caucus replace the RBNA?
2009
Describe the characteristics of a profession
Autonomy of judgement, service to clients, specialized education, representative organization, lifetime commitment
Who was the 1st president of the AWPTA?
Mary McMillan
Who became the director of professional education in 1944?
Catherine Worthingham
Who was the first to use moist heat packs?
Sister Elizabeth Kenny
Who was the first chief of the Corps?
Col. Emma Vogel
What makes up the local level of the APTA?
Membership and districts
What makes up the state level of the APTA?
Chapters
What makes up the national level of the APTA?
Sections and assemblies
Only national level. Members are of different categories.
Sections
State or national level. Members of the same category
Assemblies
What organization is associated with the APTA and what are the responsible for?
Federation of State Boards of PT - board exams
1st provider contacted. Would be direct access for PT
Primary care
Most common care provider for PT. Referral
Secondary
Focus on particular health problems. Specialist
Tertiary
What are the components of the patient/client management system?
Exam, eval, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention
What are the supervision levels for PTAs?
General, direct, direct personal
What year was the AWPTA formed?
1921
AIDET
Acknowledge patient Introduce yourself Duration of session Explanation of tx Thank you
