Please get familiar with the American Physical Therapy Association Statement on the Supervision of Support Personnel
https://www.apta.org/uploadedfiles/aptaorg/about_us/policies/practice/directionsupervisionpta.pdf
Please answer the following questions this week:
1. What is the preferred ratio for supervision for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in your state, or in a US state you wish to practice (choose any state)?
2. What is the preferred ratio for supervision for physical therapists and students of physical therapy or students of PTA in your state, or in a state you wish to practice (choose any state)?
3. Describe the different levels of supervision of aides and support personnel. What is the recommended level of supervision for PTAs in your state or in a US state you wish to practice (choose any state)?
4. Share with the class 3 (three) new things or a different understanding of older ideas that you have learned from this course. How do you plan on integrating these concepts into your current or future practice?
