102 STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM question and answers

102 STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM Role of the PTA 1. Definition of a PTA a. A technically educated health care provider who assists the PT in providing physical. Must be graduate of an accredited program. 2. Who accredits Physical Therapy Educational programs? a. The CAPTE - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. 3. What are the differences between PT’s, PTA’s and aides with respect to training/education, responsibilities and practice? a. PT i. Training/Education: 1. Doctoral ii. Responsibilities: 1. Must be accessible by telecommunications 2. PT must see the patient for the initial evaluation and establish a Rx plan 3. Must be regularly scheduled and documented conferences between Pt and the PTA re: Pt. status. 4. PT must see the patient for reexamination upon: a. The request of the PTA b. When a change in Rx plan is needed c. Prior to planned DC d. Change in patient ‘s medical status OR at least once per month b. PTA i. Training/Education: 1. Associates/ Bachelor ii. Responsibilities: 1. PTA performs procedures and tasks selected and delegated by the PT, 2. assists in the delegation to a PT aide, and documentation of pt.