This updated course is designed for PTs, PTAs, and students and provides an overview of PTA education, scope of practice, supervision requirements, and the PT-PTA collaborative care model. Participants will explore strategies for effective communication, delegation, mentorship, and professional development to strengthen teamwork and optimize patient outcomes.

Key Features

• This is a prerequisite course for PTA’s pursuing the advanced proficiency pathway (APP).
  
• Format: Asynchronous, self-guided PowerPoint slide deck
• Cost: Free for members and non-members
• CEU: 0.2 (2 contact hours)

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, you will be able to: 

1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the PT and PTA within the clinical relationship.
2. Describe the educational requirements and minimum skill sets required of a PTA.
3. Describe the patient/client management activities PTAs may or may not perform.
4. Apply appropriate supervision practices for PTAs based on established standards and clinical considerations.
5. Explain strategies to mentor PTAs and support their professional development and career advancement.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course resources.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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