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Characteristics of a profession: CORRECT ANSWERS Motivation
autonomy
commitment
sense of community
code of ethics
Define physical therapy: CORRECT ANSWERS Dynamic profession with an
established theoretical and scientific base and widespread clinical applications in the
restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function
Identify ROLES of the physical therapist: CORRECT ANSWERS Primary, secondary,
and tertiary care
Prevention and promotion of health wellness and fitness
Identify roles within the PT profession: CORRECT ANSWERS PT
PTA
PT aides
Students
Other support staff
MISSION statement of the APTA: CORRECT ANSWERS Building a community that
advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society
VISION statement of the APTA: CORRECT ANSWERS Transforming society by
optimizing movement to improve the human exerience
Purpose of the Code of Ethics: CORRECT ANSWERS ethical principles that form
foundation of PT practice in patient management, consultation, education, research,
and admin
Purpose of the Guide to Professional Conduct: CORRECT ANSWERS Interpreting the
Code of Ethics
Purpose of the Standards of Practice: CORRECT ANSWERS Profession's commitment
to society to promote optimal health and functioning in individuals by pursuing
excellence
Criteria for Standards of Practice: CORRECT ANSWERS Provision of high-quality
professional service to society, provide foundation for assessment of PT practice
, 7 Core Values of the PT Profession according to the APTA: CORRECT ANSWERS
Integrity
Social responsibility
Accountability
Compassion
Altruism
Professional duty
Excellence
(IS A CAPE)
Role of the APTA House of Delegates (HOD): CORRECT ANSWERS determines
goals/direction of profession, section/assembly and committee, BOD representatives
Responsibilities of the PT: CORRECT ANSWERS Examine/evaluate
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Develop & modify plan of care
Monitor outcomes for goal achievements
Level of service provision
Establish, document discharge summary
Responsibilities of the PTA: CORRECT ANSWERS Implement components of
interventions
Obtain outcome data
Modify interventions to progress
Respond to need of PT in emergency
10 professional behaviors used in CSS professional development: CORRECT
ANSWERS PRIPCCCSTC
Professionalism
Responsibility
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Communication skills
Commitment to learning
Stress management
use of Time and resources
use of Constructive feedback
Characteristics of helpful feedback: CORRECT ANSWERS Specific
Positive
Directed through situations that can be changed
Objective
Given in practice
Based on facts and observation