-
what is the definition of a PTA?
the PTA is a technically educated health care provider who assists the PT in the provision of physical therapy. the PTA is a graduate of a PTA associate degree program accredited by the commission on accreditation in physical therapy education
-
whos responsibility is it to perform the patients physical therapy evaluation?
physical therapist
-
many aspects of what may be delegated to the PTA?
plan of care
-
what is required of a pta after delegation of patient treatment after the initial eval?
supervision and ongoing communication
-
what factors are considered regarding delegation?
education, experience, and responsibility
-
who does the ultimate responsibility of PT services fall on??
the physical therapist
-
PT/PTA - interpretation of referrals when available?
PT
-
PT/PTA - initial exam, eval, problem identification, and diagnosis/prognosis?
PT
-
PT/PTA - development or modification of the plan of care which includes goals and expected outcomes?
PT
-
PT/PTA - determination of which tasks require the expertise and decision-making capacity of the PT, and must be personally rendered by the PT and which tasks may be delegated?
PT
-
who does the timely review of treatment documentation, re-examination of the patient and the patients treatment goals and revision of POC when indicated?
PT
-
who establishes the discharge plan and documentation of discharge summary/status?
PT
-
who is in charge of oversight of all documentation for services rendered to each patient?
PT
-
who may modify a certain procedure in accordance with changes inthe patients status within the scope of the established plan of care?
PTA
-
who is competent to perform many aspects of patient care inclusive of measurement and assessment techniques?
PTA
-
who is competent to carry out a plan of care based on well formulated goals with general instructions?
PTA
-
who can work in a therapy setting, but has very limited education (on-site training), and extensive supervision?
PT aide
-
what is the definition of a physical therapy aide?
non-licensed support person who performs designated tasks that do not require decision making or problem solving
-
what defines physical therapy and the qualifications required for the use of title and practice
practice acts
-
what is utilized to provide standards and protect the public from harm?
licensure
-
after what year was a masters degree (MA or MS) required for PTs?
2001
-
what date will the Doctors of PT be the required degree for PT programs?
december 31, 2015
-
what is the difference between PT and PTA programs?
PT programs is more into the depth of theory, whereas PTA kind of brushes the surface of certain subjects (a&p, neuroanatomy, physics, research, pathiophysiology, neurology, and pharmacology)
|
|