What is a patient's treatment plan geared towards?
a specific goal
100
What time does a typical work day start?
8am
100
What is a goal of a physical therapy?
restore function
100
What type of admission process is used by the program?
Selective Admission
100
What is the job outlook of physical therapy in 10 years?
High demand
200
What is meant by the physical therapy team ?
the patient, the physical therapist assistant and physical therapist
200
All people _____ be successful in completing their physical therapy treatment plan
will not
200
Do you need a license to work as a physical therapist assistant?
yes
200
How many applicants are there to the program and how many are accepted each year?
Typically 55 and 24
200
Why is the job outlook in high demand?
Aging population....there will always be people with disabilities and injuries that need recovery treatment
300
What is a great feeling to go home with after a day of work in the life of a physical therapist assistant?
to know you made an impact on someone's life
300
Who must a physical therapist assistant be supervised by?
A licensed physical therapist
300
What do physical therapist assistants do for each patient?
implement a specialized treatment plan as prescribed by a physical therapist
300
Who accredits the PTA Program?
CAPTE.... Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
300
About how many patients do physical therapist assistants see per day?
about 10-12 patients
400
Is it important to have good communication in order to have good results with the patients?
Absolutely...... may be considered a key to compliance !!
400
How many years of college does a physical therapist assistant have to complete before becoming eligible to become licensed ?
2 years
400
What are some common injuries seen by PTA's?
back pain, ACL, MCL, spinal cord injuries, etc.
400
What is the best advice for success in the program?
Group Study.... work together as a team in school
(promotes the team approach at work !)
400
What is a physical therapist assistant?
health care provider that assists a physical therapist in the implementation of a treatment plan, in a variety of settings to a patient population that spans the life cycle !!
500
_____________ is the largest payer of rehabilitation services costs in the U.S. and is associated with aging adults....
Medicare
500
What is a demanding aspect of the profession?
Long Hours
500
What is a significant portion of the role of the PTA?
Patient and Family Education
500
How many clinical education weeks does the program require to graduate?
18 weeks of full-time clinical education
500
What trait is important in order to be a physical therapist assistant?