Ch. 3: The Physical Therapist Assistant
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Define PTA
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a healthcare provider whose function is to assist the PT in the provision of the physical therapy services in compliance with laws and regulations governing the practice of PT.
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What agency is responsible for the accreditation of educational programs for the PTA?
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CAPTE
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How many graduates were there in the first year of the PTA program and what year?
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15. 1969. From Miami Dade College in Florida and St. Mary's Jr. College
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The role of the PTA Caucus Delegates and the Chief Delegate is
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to be the voice of the PTA members in the House of Delegates (HOD). They do not vote
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in 1998 The APTA gave a new membership category for PTAs called
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physical therapist assistant. They could speak, debate and make motions but couldn't vote.
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General supervision
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PT doesn't have to be on site but must be available by phone
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direct supervision
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PT has to be present and available for direction and supervision
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direct personal supervision
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the PT is physically present and immediately available to direct and supervise tasks
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What can only the PTs do?
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-interpret referrals -initials examination, evaluations diagnosis and prognosis -determine appropriate utilization of PTA -reexamine the patient and revise goals -establish discharge plan and documentation of discharge -oversight of all documentation
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3 Types of program models
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1) one-plus-one (complete one year, then get accepted into the program) 2) Integrated 2-year (students accepted into the program complete foundational and physical therapy requirements at the same time) 3) part-time (designed to allow students to continue working while doing school)
