PT-PTA Flashcards
1
Q
Can PTAs make goals?
A
No, but they can ask the PT and can create it together
2
Q
Do PTs need to be on the premise when a PTA is working?
A
No, general supervision
3
Q
Need face to face contact with a PTA how often?
A
every two weeks
4
Q
What supervision do students need?
A
Immediate, direct, on site supervision.
5
Q
How many people can a PT supervise?
A
- 2 PTAs
- 2 Unlicensed personel
6
Q
What is an unlicensed individual?
A
Volunteer, student
7
Q
When to delegate to a PTA?
A
- PTA education (or unlicensed personnel), training, experience, & skill level
- Patient status (criticality, acuity, stability, complexity), predictability of consequences, and frequency of re-evaluation that will be needed
- Jurisdiction (state practice act) regulations
Ask PTAs about experience with different populations and what they are comfortable with?
If patient is in critical care, POC will change often, PT will want to oversee
8
Q
What would you do FIRST if a PTA deviated from your POC?
A
Consult with the PTA and clarify expectations
