Providing patient care and safety
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Performance of assessment skills within the scope of practice
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Use of physical agents for patient care
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Use of basic therapeutic exercises
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Development of rehabilitation program for patients with orthopedic conditions
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Development of rehabilitation program for patients with amputations
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Development of rehabilitation program for patients with cardiac conditions
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Development of rehabilitation program for patients with pulmonary conditions
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Development of rehabilitation program for patients with neurological conditions
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Development of rehabilitation program for patients with burns
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Assist with program planning and implementation
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Practicing under the supervision of a physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe and effective manner
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Implement a comprehensive treatment plan as developed by a physical therapist
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Effective communication with the supervising physical therapist about patient treatment
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Appropriate measurement techniques within limits of practice
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Interaction with patients and families in an effective manner
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Appropriate documentation
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Independent thinking skills
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Critical thinking skills
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Communication skills
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Commitment to continuing personal and professional growth
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Exemplifies the Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy, the Standards of Conduct for Physical Therapist Assistant, and the Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Manner
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Practices within the scope of the PTA's ability in the delivery of care
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Appropriate discharge criteria and procedures and follow up care
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Activities of daily living
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Assistive devices
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Gait training
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Balance training
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Developmental activities
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Electric current
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Electromagnetic radiation
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External compression
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Hydrotherapy
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Orthotics
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Prosthetics
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Patient/Family education
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Postural training
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Body mechanics
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Pulmonary hygiene techniques
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Therapeutic exercise
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Therapeutic massage
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Thermal agents
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Iontophoresis
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Traction
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Ultrasound
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Universal precautions/infection control
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Wound care
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Architectural barriers and environmental modifications
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Joint range of motion
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Functional activities
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Pain
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Righting and equilibrium reactions
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Girth and volume measurements
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Sensation
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Strength
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Vital signs
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