PTHA 1100 TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Organized Physical Therapy came to the US bc of - ANSWER -polio in 1800s and early
1900s
-world war 1
In 1918 a training program was developed called - ANSWER Reconstruction Aides who
helped rehabilitate soldiers injured in the war
Mary McMillan - ANSWER -professionally trained in England moved to the US to become
the first PT
-head reconstruction aide for the army in 1918
-founding president of the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association in 1921
Reconstruction Aides - ANSWER -first group assisted physicians by providing exercise
programs, massage, hydrotherapy these became PTs
-second group provided vocational skills and would evolve into OTs
After the war Reconstruction Aides - ANSWER continued to work with children and
others with polio
training programs were developed in hospitals where the need for physical therapy was
the greatest
American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association - ANSWER -became necessary to
establish a professional identity for individuals to provide rehab care
-new organization was developed to represent this new profession
-formed in 1921 to maintain professional standards and encourage advanced study
,-PT Review which is now known as the Physical Therapy Journal
-named changed in 1922 to the American Physiotherapy Association (APA) to allow men
to be admitted
First Educational Requirements for PTs - ANSWER -APA developed the first formal
curriculum for the training of PTs in 1928
-completion of two-year program in physical therapy education or nursing required for
entrance into program of study
-required nine months/1200 clock hours of pt related instruction
-first exam in 1935 to be registered
WWII and Polio - ANSWER -womens medical specialist corps formed as a branch in the
army in 1947
-physical medicine and rehabilitation became a new board of specialty
-professional organization renamed American Physical Therapy Association in 1947
Social Awareness 1960s-1980s - ANSWER -federal legislation funded health care which
increased the demand for PT
-dramatic increase in the number of educational programs
-development of educational programs for PTAs
-in 1960 the APTA identified the baccalaureate degree as the minimum degree for entry
level for PTs
-American board of Physical Therapy Specialties created inn 1978
-direct access legal inn 20 states in 1988
Managed Care - ANSWER began to limit the practice of physical therapy by restricting
the number of visits and funding for services
balanced budget act of 1997 - ANSWER placed a cap one reimbursement for outpatient
services through Medicare
,Requirement for PTs in 1990 - ANSWER masters degree for entry level
Vision 2020 - ANSWER -APTA vision statement for PT 2020 adopted in n2000; replaced
in 2013
-professionalism in PT: core values approved
-direct access now allowed in all 50 states and DC
-rapid transition to entry level DR degree for PT
Terms of Vision 2020 - ANSWER -autonomous practice
-direct access
-practitioner of choice
-DPT
-Evidence Based Practice
-Professionalism
Vision Statement - ANSWER -adopted in June 2013 APTA HOD meeting
-"transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience"
-Movement is a key to optimal living and quality of life for all people that extendsbeyond
health to every person's ability toparticipate in and contribute to society.
History of the PTA - ANSWER in 1959, 80% of physical therapists were using non-
professionals for more cost-effective delivery of health care.
-need for more providers grew even stronger in 1967 when the newly developed
Medicare system added physical therapy as a reimbursable skilled service
-In 1967, the APTA HOD adopted the policy"Training and Utilization of the Physical
Therapy Assistant" to outline the anticipatedrole, function, and educational
expectations
, Policy for PTA - ANSWER -The APTA policy included the following:
-APTA should establish standards and accreditation guidelines
-supervisory relationship should exist between the PT and PTA
-mandatory license
-degree to be rewarded at the associate level
PTA Education - ANSWER -Name changed from physical therapy assistant to physical
therapist assistant to emphasize helping the individual therapist rather than the global
field of physical therapy
first two schools were in Miami and Minnesota
Practice Act - ANSWER -A practice act is the legal foundation for the practice of a
profession, such as physical therapy, in a state or other jurisdiction
It sets guidelines for those practicing the profession within its boundaries
Laws and rules
-Laws are written and passed by the state legislature and rules are created by a state
governing body to give further clarity to the laws
Practice Act for Physical Therapy - ANSWER -Regulates the practice of physical therapy
within a state such as Georgia
-Identifies licensure requirements for PTs and PTAs
-Determines educational and examination requirements for obtaining or maintaining
licensure
Determines tasks that may be delegated and supervisory requirements
Identifies the state organization responsible for overseeing the activities of PTs and
PTAs
Practice Act for PT in Georgia - ANSWER Georgia Physical Therapy Act (Title 43
Chapter 33)
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy Rules (Chapter 490)
SOLUTIONS
Organized Physical Therapy came to the US bc of - ANSWER -polio in 1800s and early
1900s
-world war 1
In 1918 a training program was developed called - ANSWER Reconstruction Aides who
helped rehabilitate soldiers injured in the war
Mary McMillan - ANSWER -professionally trained in England moved to the US to become
the first PT
-head reconstruction aide for the army in 1918
-founding president of the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association in 1921
Reconstruction Aides - ANSWER -first group assisted physicians by providing exercise
programs, massage, hydrotherapy these became PTs
-second group provided vocational skills and would evolve into OTs
After the war Reconstruction Aides - ANSWER continued to work with children and
others with polio
training programs were developed in hospitals where the need for physical therapy was
the greatest
American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association - ANSWER -became necessary to
establish a professional identity for individuals to provide rehab care
-new organization was developed to represent this new profession
-formed in 1921 to maintain professional standards and encourage advanced study
,-PT Review which is now known as the Physical Therapy Journal
-named changed in 1922 to the American Physiotherapy Association (APA) to allow men
to be admitted
First Educational Requirements for PTs - ANSWER -APA developed the first formal
curriculum for the training of PTs in 1928
-completion of two-year program in physical therapy education or nursing required for
entrance into program of study
-required nine months/1200 clock hours of pt related instruction
-first exam in 1935 to be registered
WWII and Polio - ANSWER -womens medical specialist corps formed as a branch in the
army in 1947
-physical medicine and rehabilitation became a new board of specialty
-professional organization renamed American Physical Therapy Association in 1947
Social Awareness 1960s-1980s - ANSWER -federal legislation funded health care which
increased the demand for PT
-dramatic increase in the number of educational programs
-development of educational programs for PTAs
-in 1960 the APTA identified the baccalaureate degree as the minimum degree for entry
level for PTs
-American board of Physical Therapy Specialties created inn 1978
-direct access legal inn 20 states in 1988
Managed Care - ANSWER began to limit the practice of physical therapy by restricting
the number of visits and funding for services
balanced budget act of 1997 - ANSWER placed a cap one reimbursement for outpatient
services through Medicare
,Requirement for PTs in 1990 - ANSWER masters degree for entry level
Vision 2020 - ANSWER -APTA vision statement for PT 2020 adopted in n2000; replaced
in 2013
-professionalism in PT: core values approved
-direct access now allowed in all 50 states and DC
-rapid transition to entry level DR degree for PT
Terms of Vision 2020 - ANSWER -autonomous practice
-direct access
-practitioner of choice
-DPT
-Evidence Based Practice
-Professionalism
Vision Statement - ANSWER -adopted in June 2013 APTA HOD meeting
-"transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience"
-Movement is a key to optimal living and quality of life for all people that extendsbeyond
health to every person's ability toparticipate in and contribute to society.
History of the PTA - ANSWER in 1959, 80% of physical therapists were using non-
professionals for more cost-effective delivery of health care.
-need for more providers grew even stronger in 1967 when the newly developed
Medicare system added physical therapy as a reimbursable skilled service
-In 1967, the APTA HOD adopted the policy"Training and Utilization of the Physical
Therapy Assistant" to outline the anticipatedrole, function, and educational
expectations
, Policy for PTA - ANSWER -The APTA policy included the following:
-APTA should establish standards and accreditation guidelines
-supervisory relationship should exist between the PT and PTA
-mandatory license
-degree to be rewarded at the associate level
PTA Education - ANSWER -Name changed from physical therapy assistant to physical
therapist assistant to emphasize helping the individual therapist rather than the global
field of physical therapy
first two schools were in Miami and Minnesota
Practice Act - ANSWER -A practice act is the legal foundation for the practice of a
profession, such as physical therapy, in a state or other jurisdiction
It sets guidelines for those practicing the profession within its boundaries
Laws and rules
-Laws are written and passed by the state legislature and rules are created by a state
governing body to give further clarity to the laws
Practice Act for Physical Therapy - ANSWER -Regulates the practice of physical therapy
within a state such as Georgia
-Identifies licensure requirements for PTs and PTAs
-Determines educational and examination requirements for obtaining or maintaining
licensure
Determines tasks that may be delegated and supervisory requirements
Identifies the state organization responsible for overseeing the activities of PTs and
PTAs
Practice Act for PT in Georgia - ANSWER Georgia Physical Therapy Act (Title 43
Chapter 33)
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy Rules (Chapter 490)
