Intro the Athletic Therapy: Assignment #1- Certified Exercise Physiologist Athletic Therapist and Exercise Physiologists must abide to a different set of rules and regulations that are set in place to oversee the area of practice. Each profession has a scope of practice that is different and therefore individuals in both professions are expected to conduct themselves differently. Athletic therapists are to uphold the name of the profession by treating other colleges with respect and honesty5. They must not discredit another member and must report any misconduct or malpractice to the proper authority, while Exercise Physiologists have the duty to call on any misconduct of unethical and incompetent behavior that happens from another Exercise…
Reference Taken From: (1) http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Physical_Therapist_Assistant/Hourly_Rate (2) http://www.apta.org/PTACareers/RoleofaPTA/ Physical Therapist Assistant A physical therapist assistant is primarily responsible for executing tasks related to physical therapy on behalf of their organization. They are responsible for interacting with patients, perusing through their medical histories, and offering the best possible services.…
I have decided to complete my project in a physician’s office, which is in Louisville, MS. The size would be based on the number of people that receives service at this location which is approximately a hundred people on average daily. The facility is funded by state and local citizens; therefore, the ownership is private. The population that is served will be the public with open doors to all. The services available would be immunization for all ages, and healthy -you are completed at this facility which is an excellent service and convenient for the local community.…
According to the Laws and Regulations Relating to the Practice of Physician Assistants issued by the Physician Assistant Board Section 1399.540 (a) of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states: A physician assistant may only provide those medical services which he or she is competent to perform and which are consistent with the physician assistant's education, training, and experience, and which are delegated in writing by a supervising physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that physician assistant. Being the first degree of such collaboration with physicians meant that there had to be laws and regulations to follow but being the first isn’t always the best. Section 1399.540 (a) did well until “…and which are delegated in writing by a supervising physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that physician assistant.” If Physician Assistants are competent to perform and are consistent with the physician assistant's education, training, and experience why do they need to be supervised. Did they not prove their competencies and capabilities prior…
This paper is all about physician assistants and what they do for the medical field. Starting with who physician assistants are and what they do. Then this paper discusses what kinds of writing is involved with physician assistants. Patient notes, drug orders, and journals are just a few writings physician assistants must do. The writings must be written in a certain way in order to have a consistency in the medical field.…
Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Physicians and Physician Assistants Who Treat Diabetes Savvy people with diabetes have a dedicated health care team to help them develop and maintain good lifestyle habits. This team includes nurse practitioners, primary care physicians and physician assistants who treat diabetes. Learn what role each of these important team members plays in the ongoing care and treatment of diabetes. Your primary care physician (PCP) is the doctor you see for general checkups and when you feel sick.…
My name is Cattaleeya Chantaros. I am a Nurse Practitioner student at Florida Southern College. I am writing to express my support for allowing Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to provide services at the level of their clinical and education without the collaboration or supervision of a physician, including diagnosing patients, performing therapeutic procedures, prescribing drugs, medical devices and service and making independent decisions in treating health conditions in rural areas and underserved populations. Current Florida jurisdiction law requires APRNs signing collaborative practice agreements with a physician or have physician supervision to practice. Many have shown that APRNs provide safe, high-quality care without physician oversight.…
A Dream Career What does it take to have a career as a Medical Assistant? Many people want a career in the medical field because it can be very rewarding. You can have great benefits and the benefit of helping make others feel better. Staying driven and stay focused will improve your chances of obtaining this. A lot of people want the good things that come with this career but, they are not always willing to put in the work.…
A medical assistant is allied health professional that assists the work of physicians and other health professionals to treat patients from senior citizens to newborn. A medical assistant is required to have special education training for various skills to be performed in ambulatory care settings. A medical assistant have to be physically and emotionally fit in order to perform the job efficiently. According to the united states bureau of labor statistics, medical assistants are one of the fastest growing careers, then average all other occupations. Medical assistants are responsible for providing good patient care; in order to perform that duty, a medical assistant is trained to perform administrative,clinical, and interpersonal communication…
I have attended Udall school ever since pre-K. The activities I participate in are basketball and softball. I grew up with my grandparents. They have taken care of me since I was two. My future job will either be an in home health nurse or a professional basketball coach.…
As of January 1, 2015 all 50 states allow patients in need to seek treatment from a licensed physical therapist without a prescription or referral from a physician (Garden pg.1). However, there is one catch. In many states around the world, treatment can be reduced by random restrictions in state law, making it…
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Vision Statement asserted that the ultimate goal of the profession is to effect positive change in society by educating the public of the relationship between being active and improved quality of living (American Physical Therapy Association [APTA], 2013). It is such a magnanimous and meaningful role that places the physical therapy in a broader model, at the very core of the society. Movement is the most fundamental of human experience. It is through movement that humans can perform their day to day activities hence promoting a person’s well-being.…
How to become a Physical Therapist A physical therapist, also known as PTs "healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals" (American Physical Therapist Association). A few years from now I will be the go-to person when one is in chronic pain seeking to reach a state of relief. I have set a goal to become a physical therapist because I have a heart full of compassion, seeing others happy and in great condition warms my heart.…
To become a physical therapist, I need to get my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a license because every state requires physical therapist to be licensed. In addition to the licenses and the degree, I must pass the National of Physical Therapist exam as well. Some states also require…
During my physical training, I learned many new things throughout different techniques. Before I was never consciously aware of how I walked and the components that make my walk, my walk. In class I learned several different things about myself, one being that I tend to slightly shift my weight forward into the opening space. Another thing I noticed is that my left arm swings more than my right, even though they both move a lot. Which according to a physical therapist Bailey, “Arm swing is a great indicator of how the back is functioning,” meaning that if someone doesn’t have much arm swing that it could be because of a troubled spine.…