Who accredits the PTs and PTAs in education
CAPTE
Musculoskeletal Definition, Common Problems, PT Examination and Interventions
- dysfunction of muscle, bone, connective tissues, and joints
- bursitis, tendonitis, sprain
- observation, ROM, strength
- manual therapy, education, physical agents
Neuromuscular Definition, Common Problems, PT Examination and Interventions
-dysfunction of the brain, spinal cord, or nerves
-stroke, MS, spinal cord injury
-concentration on muscle tone; observation, ROM, strength
manual therapy, education, physical agents
Cardiopulmonary Definition, Common Problems, PT Examination and Interventions
- dysfunction of the cardiac, circulatory or respiratory systems
- COPD, heart attack, asthma
- vital signs, observation, posture
- prevent complications, management of chronic conditions, post surgical rehab
Integumentary Definition, Common Problems, PT Examination and Interventions
- treatment of patients with wounds or skin conditions
- burns, ulcers, skin diseases
- skin color, sensation, circulation
- improve ROM/strength, physical agents, pressure garments
PT Primary Care
- entry level point
- responsible for care
- direct access
PT Secondary Care
- provided by clinicians on referral basis
- general hospitals, rehab center, outpatients
- majority of where PTs work
PT Tertiary Care
-PT provided by a specialist in trauma units, burn units, cancer centers, spinal cord units
PT Role in Primary Prevention
preventing target conditions
PT Role in Secondary Prevention
decreasing severity
PT Role in Tertiary Prevention
limiting degree of disability and promoting rehab
Consulation Definition and Examples
rendering a pro or expert opinion or advice by a PT
-expertise to schools, businesses, government agencies
Education Definition and Examples
process of imparting info and skills and instruction
-educate a variety of audiences, using different teaching techniques
Critical Inquiry Definition and Examples
applying principles of scientific methods
-evidence based practice
Administration Definition and Examples
managing resources for effective delivery of PT services
-resources: personnel physical space, fiscal matters, hiring/firing
What is “The Guide”
developed by the apta in keeping with their mission
Examination-What is it
comprehensive screening and specific testing process
-history, review of systems, tests and measurements
Evaluation-What is it
- making a clinical judgement regarding the patient condition
- synthesizing all the findings from the examination
- getting an overall picture of the patients condition
Diagnosis- What is it
- labeling patient’s condition based on signs and symptoms
- describes the primary dysfunctions
