Exam 1

Vocabulary flashcards covering scope of practice, supervision levels, Louisiana state laws, clinical models, ethics, RIPS components, and history of physical therapy from PTAP 201.

Physical Therapist (PT)

A healthcare provider responsible for the entire Patient/Client Management Model, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, and discharge.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

A technically educated individual and graduate of a CAPTE-accredited PTA program who is licensed after passing the NPTE and works under the direction and supervision of a PT.

Autonomy of Judgment

Independent clinical judgment used by the PT in evaluation, development of the plan of care, and discharge planning.

Louisiana PTA Scope Exclusions

Interventions specifically outside the PTA scope of practice in Louisiana, including sharps debridement and dry needling.

General Supervision

An APTA level of supervision where the PT is not required to be on-site but must be available through telecommunication.

Direct Supervision

An APTA level of supervision where the PT is physically present, immediately available, and has direct patient contact during each visit.

Direct Personal Supervision

A level of supervision where the PT (or PTA where law allows) is physically present and immediately available, while the PT remains responsible for patient management.

Continuous Supervision

A supervision requirement where the supervisor is physically within the same treatment area, observing and supervising; required in Louisiana for PTA students, PTA applicants with provisional licenses, and support personnel.

Supervising PT of Record

The PT who completed the initial evaluation and established the plan of care, or the PT who most recently reevaluated or treated the patient.

Louisiana PT Reassessment Requirement

Mandates that the PT treat and reassess patients at least every 12th treatment day OR every 30 days, whichever occurs first.

Patient/Client Management Model

The physical therapy care framework consisting of Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Plan of Care, Intervention, and Outcomes.

ICF Model

A standardized framework developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) describing health and disability, focusing on how health conditions affect daily functioning.

Body Functions and Structures (ICF)

An ICF model component referring to physical and anatomical functions.

Activity (ICF)

An ICF model component defined as the performance of tasks.

Participation (ICF)

An ICF model component defined as involvement in life situations.

Biopsychosocial Model

A framework recognizing that a patient's health and recovery are influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors.

Social Determinants of Health

Factors that influence the environmental context of movement and health, such as economic stability, healthcare access, education, community support, and environment.

Veracity

An ethical principle defined as telling the truth.

Beneficence

An ethical principle defined as doing good.

Nonmaleficence

An ethical principle defined as doing no harm.

Fidelity

An ethical principle defined as keeping commitments.

Paternalism

An ethical concept defined as restricting patient freedom or autonomy.

RIPS Model

An ethical decision-making model structured around Realm, Individual Process, and Situation.

Moral Sensitivity

A component of the RIPS Individual Process defined as recognizing an ethical issue.

Moral Judgment

A component of the RIPS Individual Process defined as determining right vs wrong.

Moral Motivation

A component of the RIPS Individual Process defined as choosing ethical values over self-interest.

Moral Courage

A component of the RIPS Individual Process defined as acting despite barriers.

Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act

The statute that, along with Board Rules and Regulations, defines the legal scope of PT and PTA practice in Louisiana.

Mary McMillan

Head Reconstruction Aide who organized the Walter Reed Physiotherapy Department, published Massage and Therapeutic Exercise, and served as the founding president of the professional association.

Reconstruction Aides

A role created during the World War I era to meet large rehabilitation needs for injured soldiers, establishing the foundation for the PT profession.