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Ch 2

Describe aspects of organizational structure and operation of physical therapy service in a variety of settings (7D30)

• Define physical therapy as it is stated by the American Physical Therapy Association and the Physical Therapy Practice Act of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Describe the general history and evolution of physical therapy by listing important persons, times, and events.
• List and describe the types of facilities that deliver physical therapy services and the benefits of continuum of care.
• List and describe the types of equipment commonly seen in physical therapy facilities.
• List and describe the types of patients commonly seen in physical therapy facilities.
• Explain the terms Licensed, Certified, and Registered in relation to the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant and the State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Explain the following concerning the Licensed Physical Therapist.
  • The education of the Licensed Physical Therapist.
  • How an individual becomes a Licensed Physical Therapist.
  • The responsibilities of the Licensed Physical Therapist to the Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Describe the components of the patient management model, according to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice (7D17)
• Describe the components of the physical therapy plan of care (7D17)
• Identify the components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). (7D16)

Discuss current issues influencing the evolution of Physical Therapy

• Describe the differences in educational level of those providing physical therapy services
• Discuss current practice issues that are having an impact on the delivery of physical therapy.
• Discuss the importance of evidenced-based practice. (7D11)
• Develop a beginning understanding of professional literature/scholarly evidence (7D 10)
• State the purpose of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
• Define direct access
• Discuss the process of performance improvement activities (quality assurance) in the health care setting (7D29)
• Discuss the APTA Vision and how this impacts the field of physical therapy (7D4)

Describe the structure and function of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

• Describe the mission and goals of the APTA
• Discuss the organizational structure of the APTA
• Describe the benefits of belonging to the APTA.

ch 3

Describe the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

• Define the Physical Therapist Assistant as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association and Physical Therapy Practice Act of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• State the conditions under which a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant may work in Pennsylvania, according to the Physical Therapy Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA (7D1)
• Differentiate between the role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant (7D4)
• Describe the history and evolution of the physical therapist assistant.
• Explain the role of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) as related to Physical Therapist Assistant Education and Practice
• Discuss career development opportunities available for the physical therapist assistant. (7D14)
• Identify the roles of healthcare disciplines that may participate in interprofessional practice of physical therapy patients. (7D28)

Demonstrate basic professional verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skill.

• Accurately identify the components of communication. (7D7)
• Discuss appropriate strategies the health care professional can utilize to enhance communication with consideration of individual, generational and cultural differences (7D7, 7D8)
• Respond effectively to constructive feedback provided from the instructor and peers during class activities.
• Discuss the importance of documentation in physical therapy
• Define and identify the basic components of documentation (subjective, objective, assessment, plan) (7D25)
• Describe the different types of physical therapy documentation (7D25)
• Discuss the importance of communication within the PT/PTA team in providing physical therapy services. (7D17)
• Discus the provision of patient-centered care, including the need to identify, respect and act with consideration for the patients’/clients’ values and preferences. (7D8)

Lecture 3

Discuss how laws, regulations and policies affect the practice of physical therapy

• Define laws, regulations, and policies and describe how they are made.
• Identify resources that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants may use to find out more about laws, regulations, and policies that affect physical therapy practice.
• Identify ways in which individuals can participate in professional and community organizations and the available opportunities for volunteerism, advocacy, and leadership. (7D13)
• Explain the significance of the State Physical Therapy Practice Act
• Explain the responsibilities of both the Physical Therapist and the Physical Therapist Assistant to the patient. (7D4)
• Explain who is directly responsible for the type of treatments the Physical Therapist Assistant will perform.
• Explain the terms malpractice and negligence related to physical therapy practice.
• Explain issues involved in the various ways that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can be held legally liable for the care they provide.(7D1)
• Explain the concept of a patient’s bill of rights.
• Define what is meant by professional ethics.(7D6)
• Define the Core Values of Professionalism in Physical Therapy. (7D4)
• Define the Values-based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant. (7D5)
• List and explain the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant as codified by the American Physical Therapy Association (7D4; 7D1, 7D6)
• Explain the role of a mandated reporter to report to the appropriate authorities suspected cases of abuse of vulnerable populations. (7D2)

Describe current practices for financing and reimbursing health care in the United States.

• List common sources of financing health care in the United States and the impact on delivery of physical therapy services
• Discuss the responsibility of reporting to the appropriate authorities suspected cases of fraud and abuse related to the utilization and payment of physical therapy and other health care services. (7D3)

Lecture 4 & 5

Describe general health and disease conditions in the body systems particularly as they relate to physical therapy interventions.

• Discuss common surgical and therapeutic interventions as related to the body systems
• Describe diagnostic tests as related to various pathologies of the body systems (7D18)
• Identify medical terminology as related to various disease conditions
• Identify selected, commonly used medical abbreviations.