PT/PTA Roles
Which of the following can supervise a PTA?
A. Chiropractor
B. Physical Therapist
C. Physician
B. Physical Therapist
What does APTA stand for?
American Physical Therapy Association
Describe HIPAA
method of protecting privacy of personal health information for patients
How many CEUs does a PTA need to renew his/her license? and how often?
12 every 2 years
Why do we use the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health)?
provides a uniform, standard language
moves beyond pt diagnosis and addresses what the patient can and cannot do
Define general supervision
PT is not required to be present but must be available by phone
Explain direct access
patients do not need a referral from a doctor to go to physical therapist
Describe the Americans with Disabilities Act
prevents discrimination against persons with disabilities in areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local services, and telecommunications
When renewing your PTA license, do you need to submit documentation of your CEUs?
No, only if audited
Define environmental factors and give an example
external factors that may influence how a patient functions
living conditions, occupational situation, social circumstances, climate
Who can modify the plan of care?
Physical Therapist
Name 2 benefits of being an APTA member for students
member-only savings, research, networking, build leadership skills, can stay current with issues, reduced membership fees as a new grad, support therapy issues through PT PAC
Describe the False Claims Act and give a physical therapy related example.
individuals bring civil actions on behalf of US government for false claims made to the federal government; make a false record or statement to get false claim; Office of inspector general investigates; whistleblower can share in damages up to 30%
children and elderly
Describe Activity limitations and give 2 examples
the activities that a person can NOT do or has trouble with
ambulation, stair climbing, transfers, activities of daily living, speaking, jumping
Name 3 tasks that only the PT can complete
interpret referral, initial exam, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, modify POC, determine use of PTA, re-exam, discharge
Name the 2 branches in the APTA
House of Delegates and Board of Directors
Describe the federal anti-kickback law and give an example.
anyone knowingly and willfully receiving or paying anything of value to influence the referral of federal health care program business
If you suspect domestic abuse during your out patient therapy session in Ohio, what should you do?
talk with patient, inform PT, document and injuries, only call authorities if the patient wants you to
Define participation restrictions and give 2 examples
roles in which the patient can NOT carry out because of the impairments and/or activity limitations
can't go to work, church/religious activities, can't perform family roles, can't join social activities
Under Medicare, general supervision is appropriate for all settings EXCEPT
private practice
Name, define and give an example of one of the core vales for the PTA
altruism, caring & compassion, continuing competency, duty, integrity, PT/PTA collaboration, responsibility, social justice
Describe the Stark Act and give an example
Physicians or members of immediate family who have financial relationships with health care entities may not refer patients to those entities if the federal governemtne is responsible for payment
What is the number of PTAs that a PT can supervise in Ohio?
the practice act does not provide a number
Define impairments and differentiate between body structures and functions and give 1 example of each
structures- bones, ligaments, joints, tendons: rupture, fracture, sprain
functions- senses, balance, strength, ROM: decreased sensation, balance, strength, ROM, increased pain, swelling