PTA - Levels of Assistance

Question 1

INDEPENDENT

Answer 1

I

Patient is able to perform 100% of an activity independently, in a consistently safe manner

Question 2

STANDBY ASSISTANCE

Answer 2

SBA
PTA supervises the patient’s independent work by standing by and being ready to give light assistance if needed. No hands on the patient, just ready. May need to give verbal cues.

Question 3

CONTACT GUARDING

Answer 3

CGA
PTA supervises the patient’s independent work by continuously guiding and guarding the patient, with hands on the patient, due to perceived risk of falls or to provide tactile input.

Question 4

MINIMAL ASSISTANCE

Answer 4

MIN A
Patient performs approximately 75% or more of the task, but requires assistance by the PTA for 25% of the total work. Assistance may be needed for balance, to move an extremity or assistive device, to lift the weight of the body in standing, etc.

pt 75%
PTA 25%

Question 5

MODERATE ASSISTANCE

Answer 5

MOD A
Patient performs approximately 50% - 74% of the task, but requires assistance for the other 50%.

pt 50-74%
PTA 26-50%

Question 6

MAXIMUM ASSISTANCE

Answer 6

MAX A
Patient has difficulty supporting his/her weight, but contributes approximately 25% - 49% of the total work. The PTA assists, doing approximately 75% of the task.

pt 25-49%
PTA 50-75%

Question 7

DEPENDENT

Answer 7

Patient does less than 25% of the work.