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Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment for a physical
therapy treatment. (I)
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Implement physical therapy treatment programs that include:
therapeutic exercise; gait training and techniques; activities of
daily living (ADL) training techniques; administration of therapeutic
heat and cold; administration of ultrasound; administration of
therapeutic electric current; application of traction; performance of
intermittent venous compression; administration of pulmonary hygiene
techniques; application of external bandages, dressings, and support;
and performance of goniometric measurement. (II)
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Modify physical therapy treatment techniques as indicated in the plan
of care. (III)
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Respond to acute changes in patients' physiological states during
physical therapy treatments. (IV)
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Teach other health care providers, patients, and families to perform
selected physical therapy treatment procedures and functional
activities. (V)
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Identify architectural barriers affecting patients receiving physical
therapy. (VI)
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Interact with physical therapy patients and families in a manner which
provides the desired psychosocial support by: recognizing one's own
reaction to illness and disability; recognizing patients' and
families' reactions to illness and disability; respecting individual
cultural, religious, and socioeconomic differences in people; and
utilizing appropriate communicative processes. (VII)
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Write, speak, and communicate with physical therapy patients and their
families, colleagues, and the public in a professional manner. (VIII)
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List personal strengths and limitations and interpret for others
personal scope and functions in physical therapy. (IX)
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Demonstrate safe, ethical, and legal physical therapy. (X)
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Describe and respond to concepts related to the health care system
including multidisciplinary team approach, quality care, governmental
agencies, private sector, role of other health care providers, health
care facilities, issues and problems. (XI)
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Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of levels of authority
and responsibility, planning, time management, supervisory process,
performance evaluations, policies and procedures, and fiscal
consideration (provider and consumer) for physical therapy practice
settings. (XII)
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