PTA Intro Ch. 4 Questions and Answers

PTA Intro Ch. 4 Questions and Answers Membership into the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is Voluntary for PTs, PTAs, and students What is the purpose of the sections of the APTA? To provide a means for members with similar interests to meet and promote their interests In what APTA section would you find the special interest group of Palliative and Hospice Care? Oncology Which is the only assembly that currently exists at the national level of the APTA? Student Assembly What is the highest policy making body of the APTA? House of Delegates Which of the following is not a power of the house of delegates within the APTA? Amend the reimbursement schedule for physical therapy How many members is each chapter entitled to within the house of delegates of the APTA? 2 How often does the APTA house of delegates meet? Once a year Which of the following best describes the vision statement of the profession of physical therapy? It addresses society, movement, and the human experience What is the duty of the APTA board of directors? To carry out mandates and policies established by the house of delegates What entity was created in 1978 by the house of delegates to provide a formal mechanism to recognize PTs with advanced skills American board of physical therapy specialties What body was established in 1979 by the APTA to promote and provide financial support for research in physical therapy? Foundation for physical therapy The agency that accredits post professional programs for PTs is The American board of physical therapy residency and fellowship education Which organization is responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering the national licensure examination for PTs and PTAs Federation of state boards of physical therapy What is the focus of the mission of the APTA? To demonstrate the professions interest in serving the public and its members through practice, education, and research Which of the following components of the Apts is considered to be at the national level? Sections Which of the following best describes the staff of the APTA? They serve at all levels of the apta The PTa Caucus is at what level of the APTA? National In order to become a member of the APTA, which document must a PTA sign a pledge indicating compliance with throughout his or her career? Standard of ethical conduct for the physical therapist assistant What is the most local organization unit in the structure of the APTA? Districts