WEEK 10 Flashcards
OTA PTA – Essential Skills
Physical Health
- Physical health skills required to provide safe and effective service
Provide assistance with transfers
Equipment set up
Passive stretches
Hand dexterity
High energy level
Emotional Health
Taking care of yourself (before patient)
- Exercise
Employment assistant programs
Involving superior therapist
Talk about it with another colleague
Ask what is available for help
Aptitude and Attitude
Sense of connection between providers and clients
Communicating our genuine concern for others
Mutual trust and understanding
Compassion
Integrity
Dignity
Information Gathering
Using tools (as assigned) to collect and report data, to support the therapist’s evaluation
Communication
Effective problem solving and judgment skills
