PTA 201 - Physical Therapy Principles and Procedures 3

1. Demonstrate competence through examination in content and learning experiences about body systems and related medical and surgical conditions across the lifespan commonly seen by physical therapist assistants.  (7B)
2. Perform duties in a manner consistent with the Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant (APTA) and Standards of Ethical Conduct (APTA) to meet the expectations of patients, members of the physical therapy profession, and other providers as necessary. (7D4 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities)
3. Perform duties in a manner consistent with APTA’s Values Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant. (7D5 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities)
4. Identify, respect, and act with consideration for patients’/clients’ differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all work-related activities. (7D8 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities)
5. Identify basic concepts in professional literature including, but not limited to, validity, reliability and level of statistical significance. (7D10 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities)
6. Identify and integrate appropriate evidence based resources to support clinical decision making for progression of the patient within the plan of care established by the physical therapist. (7D11 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities)
7. Effectively educate others using teaching methods that are commensurate with the needs of the patient, caregiver or healthcare personnel. (7D12 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities)
8. Interview patients/clients, caregivers, and family to obtain current information related to prior and current level of function and general health status (e.g., fatigue, fever, malaise, unexplained weight change). (7D15 – Patient/Client Management)
9. Use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to describe a patient’s/client’s impairments, activity and participation limitations. (7D16 – Patient/Client Management)
10. Communicate an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. (7D17 – Plan of Care)
11. Review health records (e.g., lab values, diagnostic tests, specialty reports, narrative, consults, and physical therapy documentation) prior to carrying out the PT plan of care. (7D18 – Plan of Care)
12. Monitor and adjust interventions in the plan of care in response to patient/client status and clinical indications. (7D19 – Plan of Care)
13. Report any changes in patient/client status or progress to the supervising physical therapist. (7D20 – Plan of Care)
14. Determine when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the physical therapist assistant. (7D21 – Plan of Care)
15. Contribute to the discontinuation of episode of care planning and follow-up processes as directed by the supervising physical therapist. (7D22 – Plan of Care)
16. Demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist. Interventions include Application of Devices and Equipment, Biophysical Agents: electrotherapeutic agents, Functional Training in Self-Care and in Domestic, Education, Work, Community, Social, and Civic Life, Motor Function Training, Patient/Client Education, Therapeutic Exercise. (7D24 b, c, d, f, g, h – Intervention)
17. Demonstrate competence in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care by administering appropriate tests and measures (before, during and after interventions) for the following areas:  Aerobic Capacity and Endurance,  Mental Functions, Assistive Technology, Gait, Locomotion, and Balance, Integumentary Integrity, Joint Integrity and Mobility, Muscle Performance, Neuromuscular Development, Pain, Posture. (7D24 a, c, d, e, g, h, i, j, k – Tests and Measures).
18. Complete accurate documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies. (7D25 – Tests and Measures)

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