Quiz4 Health Professions

Which of the following is the goal of physical therapy?

To improve how an individual functions at work and at home

A ______________ designs, measures, fits, and adjusts artificial limbs for amputees and devices for people with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.

prosthetist

Which of the following statements regarding physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides is true?

Aides usually learn skills on the job, while physical therapy assistants have an Associate degree.

Physical therapists treat a wide range of ailments and can be found working in specialty areas such as which of the following?

All of the these are correct: Sports medicine Geriatrics Pediatrics

Physical therapists treat a variety of patients with different types of problems. Their patients may include which of the following?

All of these are correct: Persons with head injuries Accident victims People with back pain People with heart disease

Programs for physical therapy assistants are divided into academic study and hands-on _____________experience.

Clinical

Which of the following commissions accredit entry-level academic programs in physical therapy?

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

To practice as a physical therapist (not an aide or assistant), which degree is now needed?

Doctoral degree

True or False? Orthotists and prosthetists do not require a degree or certification before beginning work in the field.

False

Which of the following industries has the largest median annual earnings for employed physical therapist aides?

Nursing care facilities