ProForm 1A Comprehensive Exam Study Guide PDF
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This is a study guide for a physical therapy comprehensive exam. It covers topics such as the scope of practice, state practice acts, and professional organizations. The guide appears to be for a professional certification or licensing exam.
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Study Guide: ProForm 1A Comprehensive Exam (20 Questions) Exempt from the 70% rule UNIT 1 1. Scope of Practice a. The PT’s scope of practice is comprised of these 3 influences i. Personal...
Study Guide: ProForm 1A Comprehensive Exam (20 Questions) Exempt from the 70% rule UNIT 1 1. Scope of Practice a. The PT’s scope of practice is comprised of these 3 influences i. Personal ii. Professional iii. Jurisdictional b. Describe the professional Scope of PT Practice i. Grounded in basic, behavioral, and clinical services ii. supported by education, based on a body of evidence, and linked to existing and emerging practice frameworks iii. evolved in response to innovation, research, collaboration, and changes in societal needs c. Describe the Jurisdictional Scope of PT Practice i. Established by each states practice act governing the specific PT’s license and the rules adopted to that act d. Describe the Personal Scope of PT Practice i. Activities an individual PT is educated, trained, and competent to perform ii. Ex. Dry needling; a specialty 2. State Practice Acts a. Describe the difference between a LAW and a REGULATION i. Law: aka statutes- laws regulated by legislature,contains the “bare bones” ii. Regulation:written by groups/ agencies to supportstatutes. More modifiable—> state could change some details b. Describe areas of the legal scope that are found within the state practice acts i. Supervision rules ii. licensure (how many CEU’s you have to complete to renew licensure), displaying credentials to public, name tags, dues/fees to maintain licensure, c. Who manages individual state practice acts? i. State Board (there is one for each state) d. What federation manages the state boards? i. FSBPT (Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy) e. What federation published the “Model Practice Act”? i. FSBPT (Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy) 3. Professional Organization a. Describe the APTA i. An organization run by professional PT members b. What is the Mission of the APTA? i. Building a community that advances the profession of PTs to improve the health of society. c. What is the Vision of the APTA? i. Transform society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience. d. What document describes the upcoming goals of the organization? i. APTA Strategic Plan(Current is 2022-2025) UNIT 2 1. Professional Identity a. Describe “Professional Identity” i. Your alignment with values, roles, & responsibilities of your profession 2. Professionalism a. What are the characteristics of a profession? i. Specialized body of knowledge ii. unique skill set iii. ability to make judgments despite uncertainty (ambiguity) iv. growing knowledge through experience v. community of professionals for oversight vi. commitment to society vii. higher education viii. research-based knowledge ix. Keeping current & providing best practice x. acting with integrity xi. interacting with other professionals xii. critical reflection xiii. autonomy & accountability b. Describe leadership i. To influence, NOT manage (more rigid) ii. Creating/motivating change to a group (or yourself) towards a common goal UNIT 3 1. Personal Leadership a. Describe Personal Leadership i. “Informal” leadership, driven from within ii. leadership of self as an individual iii. motivating yourself 2. Leadership a. What are the characteristics of INEFFECTIVE leaders? i. 10 fatal flaws 1. lacking energy and enthusiasm 2. accepting their own mediocre performance 3. lacking clear vision & direction 4. having poor judgment 5. NOT collaborating/cooperating well with others 6. NOT walking the talk 7. NOT learning from mistakes 8. lacking interpersonal skills 9. failing to develop others b. What are the characteristics of EFFECTIVE leaders? i. Authentic ii. passionate iii. proactive iv. emotionally intelligent v. relationship builders vi. trustworthy vii. credible viii. future-oriented 3. Emotional Intelligence a. What are the 4 domains of emotional intelligence? i. Personal Competence 1. Self Awareness a. Do you understand how emotions impact your decision making? b. Do you know your strengths & weaknesses? 2. Self Management a. keep impulses under control b. adapt to changing circumstances & obstacles ii. Social Competence 1. Social Awareness a. sense others’ emotions & know their perspective, including empathy b. understand the vibes & politics at organizational level 2. Relationship Management a. develop networks, creative teamwork, resolve conflicts b. lead, influence guide, motivate Unit 4 1. Core Values a. List the 7 Core Values of the APTA i. Accountability ii. Altruism iii. Collaboration iv. Compassion v. Duty vi. Excellence vii. Integrity viii. Social responsibility ★ Be able to identify each in a hypothetical scenario
