H & W Professions Final
Where are athletic trainers employed the most?
- 19% college or university - 18% secondary schools - 17% clinic and hospital
Where are the top places of employment for physical therapists?
- 33% offices - 11% home health care services - 7% nursing and residential care facilities
What do physical therapist do?
- Diagnose and manage movements dysfunctions - enhance physical and functional abilities - restore, maintains and promote physical function, optimal wellness and fitness in obstacle life - prevent the onset symptoms and progressions of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities caused by diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries
Consulted dieticians can work under contract in what two environments?
- Hospitals - School
What are continuing education requirements for certified athletic trainers?
- before 2017, 50 CEU ay least 10 have to be EPB - Have ECC - Pay certification maintenance fee - as od 2018 they must complete 25 CEUs, including at least 5 EPB CEUs
What are the educational requirements for a physical therapist?
- doctorate in physical therapy -pass sate licensure exam - bachelor's degree
What areas will PAs be able to find plenty of jobs in?
- inner city - rural areas
Top places of employment for PT?
58% Fitness and recreational sports facility 11% self employed 10 % work in civic
What is a physician assistant?
A medical professional who may practice preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic medicine under the supervision of a physician or surgeon
what is the name of the agency that accredits post-secondary physical therapy assistant programs?
Commission of accredidation in physical therapy education (CAPTE)
skills needed to be a PT?
Communication, motivater listener
In order to maintain a registered dietician nutritionist status what must a person do?
Complete at least 75 credit hours every 5 years
What do you need to do to become a RND?
Enroll in a ASCEND- accredited program, get at least a bachelors degree, dietetic internship program or individualized supervised practice pathway
T/F Athletic trainers that work in a sports setting typically have schedules that are more flexible and they tend to work few hours over all?
False
T/F occupational therapists are allowed to prescribe medications to help patients deal with disabilities?
False
Which setting employs the largest number of registered dietician nutritionists?
Hospitals
Physician assistant programs usually last 2 years in a _______ educational setting?
Post-graduate
Physician assistant education programs will include _________ instruction and clinical training in serval areas
classroom
How do physical therapy aids normally learn their skills requires for their job?
on the job training
Name an over arching type of courses that physical Therapists have to take in their education program?
sciences
How long does it take to complete a DPT program?
3 years
what educational requirements for a physician assistant?
- need a typically need a master's degree from am accredited educational program - the programs also include supervised clinical training in several areas
Name two wats in which a person applying to an occupational therapy assistant program can improve their chances of being accepted?
- volunteering in a nursing program or facility -taking health courses such as biology and anatomy
What do you have to do to become a certified athletic trainer?
-Graduate with a bachelors or masters degree from an acreddited professional athletic training education program and pass a comprehensive test administered by the board of certification
what four organizations make up the strategic alliance?
1. Board of certification (BOC) 2. The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) 3. The National Athletic Training Association (NATA) 4. The NATA Research & Education Foundation (NATA Foundation)
How many hours of continuing medical education must a physician complete every two years?
100 continuing hours
to maintain their certification a PA must complete ?
100 hours of continuing medical educational and recertification exam every 10 years
How many clinical rotation does a PA student need?
2000
How long do PA programs last?
27 months
What profession focuses on improving athletic performance or treating muscle or bone injury?
Athletic training
educational requirements of a PT?
CPR certification, diploma or GED, associates degree, practice part and written part of certification exam
Athletic trainers are licensed or related in all states except which one?
California
What certification exam is taken by physican assistants in the United States?
Physician Asiistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
To obtain a license a PA must complete?
Physician assistants must complete an accredited education program and pass a national exam
What is the only state that provides initial licensure without the Board of Certification credential?
Texas
Physical therapist must obtain their certification through what?
The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists
What does NATA stand for for?
The National Athletic Trainers Association
T/F Occupatioanl therapy assistants and aides work under the direction of occupational therapist?
True
T/F The goals of occupational therapy in public schools focus not on treatment or rehabilitation but in the resources that an individual child needs to participate effectively in an educational program/
True
what is the difference between a registered dietitian nutritionists, or nutrition dietetics technician, or a regular nutritionists?
a dietetic technician registered usually works for or under the supervision of a registered dietitian. While the duties of each jobs are similar, a RD has more autonomy to work indivualy in a self-directed manner. A DTR works more as a part of a team under the supervision of a RD
what is the minimum educational requirement for athletic trainers as of 2022?
a master's degree
What is a personal trainer?
a personal trainer develops. workout plans, work with all different age groups, give clients information about nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues
How often must a PA pass a recertification exammination or complete an alternative program combining learning expericnces and a take home examination?
every 10 years
how do physical therapy assistants learn their skills required for their job?
with an associates degree
