Governing Bodies – Flashcards
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*CAPTE
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Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education - *accredit entry level programs
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*FSBPT
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the Federation of Sate Boards of Physical Therapy - *addresses foreign education equivalency *administers online test (NPTE & NPTAE)
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*LLR
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LLR.sc.gov - South Carolina Department ofLabor, Licensing and Regulation *Licensing
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*World Confederation for Physical Therapy
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"SOLE international voice" for physical therapy Worldwide
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*American Academy of Physical Therapist
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addresses needs of "AFRICAN AMERICAN community" encourage "MINORITY students" to purse careers in allied health
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*APTA
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American Physical Therapy Association - represents & promotes profession of Physical Therapy
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APTA - Mission
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To further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.
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APTA - Vision
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Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience
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Guiding Principles to Achieve the Vision
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Identity- define & promote the movement system Quality - establishing & adopting best practice standards Collaboration - collaboration w/other providers etc. Value - safe, effective, efficient PT Innovation - creative & proactive solutions Consumer centricity - values & goal central to all efforts Access/Equity - recognize health inequities & disparities Advocacy - advocate in practice, education & research
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APTA Components
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Board of Directors (6 officers) House of Delegates - HOD (51 chapters, 18 specialty sections, student assembly)
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*HOD
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House of Delegates - *HIGHEST POLICY MAKER* Meets 3 days before National Conference once a year to debate, vote on positions and to elect the Board of Directors.
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*PTA Caucus
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Represents the PTA one from each chapter Meets 1 year before the HOD 5 delegates, 51 PTA Caucus Representatives *represents the physical therapist assistants' interests, needs, and issues in APTA governance
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Chapters
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51 - A member from each state & the District of Colombia
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Sections
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18 - focus on issues & concerns of members working in a particular practice setting Acute Care Aquatics Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management Education Federal Geriatrics Hand Rehabilitation Health Policy & Administration Home Health Neurology Oncology Orthopedics Pediatrics Private Practice Research Sports Woman's Health
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Student Assembly
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Comprised of student members, focuses on student issues. Serves as the "voice" for PT and PTA students
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Board of Directors
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15 members, 6 officers, and 9 board members: President, Vice President, Speaker, Vice Speaker, Treasurer, Secretary, 9 Board Members elected by HOD -responsible for ensuring that the financial & business dealings of the APTA are handled appropriately
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*SA
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Student Assembly - comprised of ALL student members & focuses on issues relating to the students
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*SIGS
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Special Interest Groups - further division within each chapter or sections
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*PAC
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Political Action Committee - ensure protection of our profession
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Foundation for Physical Therapy
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Promotes & provides financial support for research in physical therapy
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*PTJ
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Physical Therapy Journal - Medical Journal *official scientific journal of the APTA
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*PT in Motion
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Physical Therapy Magazine *professional issues magazine of the APTA
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Evidence Based Practice
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Backed by science (treatments) Most states permit direct access to PT (don't need a PCP referral)
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American Board of Physical Therapies Specialties
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Certifies physical therapists in specialty areas
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PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency
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Awards
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*NPTE
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National Physical Therapy Examination
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*NPTAE
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National Physical Therapy Assistant Examination
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Who is eligible for membership in the APTA?
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Physical therapists (PTs) Physical therapist assistants (PTA's) Students of physical therapy Retired PT's/PTAs Foreign Educated PT's/PTA's
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*PT in motion: News Now
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This is a weekly online publication of the latest news in Physical Therapy
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*PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency Program
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Addresses the importance of career development for the physical therapist assistant Areas: Acute Care, Aquatic, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Education, Geriatrics, Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Oncology, and Pediatrics.
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*Interpreter/Translator
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Should be a formally trained health care interpreter or a neutral party (person in that department who speaks the language) Should NOT be a family member
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PTA duties
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Performs selected physical therapy interventions under the direction/general supervision of PT -makes modifications to selected interventions as directed by the PT -documents patients/clients progress -performs direct personal supervision of the PT Aide
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PEAT
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Practice Exam & Assessment tool
