Physical Therapu and Respiratpry Therapy

Respiratory Therapy

Physical Therapist

Example in Patient Care Setting

Lizzy was admitted to the hospital unconsciously and requires help breathing, among other things.

Example in Patient-Care Setting

• In this instance the respiratory therapist inserts a tube into the trachea. During Lizzy's stay the nurse will assist in monitoring the equipment to ensure the patient is receiving the right amount of oxygen at the correct rate and has the ability to adjust it.

John is a 22 year old patient who was in a car accident and broke both legs. He has been in recovery and is now able to put some weight on his legs.

• In this instant John will need a physical therapist to help him get back on his feet and get used to walking again. The physical therapist will most likely consult with the nurse to determine John's activity intolerance.

Definition

• Physical Therapists are highly-educated licensed health care professionals.
• help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility.
• Reduce the cost of surgery and often reduce the need for long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects.

Definition

• Respiratory therapist treats people with health care issues affecting the cardiopulmonary system
• RT's treat diseases such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, cardiovascular disorders, and trauma.

Degrees Needed (PT)

Degrees Needed (RT)

Earn an Associates Degree

-Science Requirements

- Teaches Clinical Techniques For Use

-Adults, Children, Infants

- Are Expose to Real Life Situations

Exam to Become Certified

- Computerized test

Obtain A State License

- Every state may have a different requirement

Maintaining Certification and License

- The NBRC requires to renew every 5 years

- Must verify that they are practicing

Physical Therapy

Respiratory Therapy

Healthcare professions Group B

Earn a degree in a Health related field

- Anatomy

-Physiology

- Biology

- Chemistry

-Physics

-Statistics

Complete A Doctoral Program

-Clinical Internship done in an Acute or an Orthopedic center

Classes:

- Applied Physical Therapy

- Functional Anatomy

- Complex Conditions

- Life Span Development

-Pharmacotherapy

Complete Residency

- Optional

Obtain Board of Certification

- 2,000 hours of clinical or APTA

- Pass an exam

Skills and Scope of Practice

Skills and Scope of Practice

Skills That Overlap with Nursing

How Do You Find Their Scope of Practice

Skills

-Determines patient’s function and movement capabilities.

-develops care plans

-Uses exercise, therapy and equipment.

-Educates patient.

Overlapping skills

- Determining activity tolerance

- Developing care plan

- Assessing patient’s progress/recovery

Skills That Overlap With Nursing

Finding their scope of practice involves if patient is in need of:

• mechanical ventilatory care
• artificial airway care
• cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• administration & monitoring of medical gases
• facilitation of breathing

If patient has signs of:

• heart failure
• arrhythmia
• implantable devices: pace maker
• chronic ventilatory problems

Finding their scope of practice involves

• joint range of motion
• ADL's
• sensory & sensation perception
• reflexes and muscle tone
• posture and gait
• training of assistive devices such as crutches, canes, and wheel chairs

If patient has:

• arthritis
• bursitis
• musculoskelotal pain
• osteoporosis
• hip pain
• in need of ambulation

- each physical therapist's scope of practice is composed of professional, jurisdictional, and personal components.

- each physical therapist's scope of practice differs by state

1. examine individiuals with impairment, functional limitation, or a disability

2. alleviate impairment and functional limitation

3. prevent injury, impairment, functional limitation, or disability

4. engage in consultation, education, research

1. Direct and indirect respiratory care services

• Safe, restorative, aseptic, preventive

2. Observe / monitor signs and symptoms

• General behavior
• General response to therapeutic regimens

3. Administer therapeutic regimens ex.

• Administration of medical gases
• Humidification
• Bronchopulmonary hygiene

4. implement written or verbal orders of a physician and surgeon pertaining to the practice of respiratory care

Interview and examine patients for cardiopulmonary disorders

Develop treatment plans

Preform diagnostic test

- Measuring flow of oxygen

- Collect blood gases

Treat Patients

- Chest physiotherapy

- Administer medical gasses

Patient education

- Home devices (CPAP's)

- Medications

Overlapping

- Assessing patient’s activity tolerance.

- Developing care plan

- Assessing patient’s progress/recovery

- Ordering and administering medication

Catrina Barksdale, Ana Cruz, Fernando Padilla, Andrea Pavez, Morgan Shugart, Garrett Stormes

References

American Physical Therapy Association. (2015, November 20). Guidelines: Physical Therapist Scope of Practice. Retrieved March 18, 2016, from http://www.apta.org/ScopeOfPractice/

http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/physical-therapist/

http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/healthcareers/

http://www.study.com/respiratory-therapist/

http://www.op/nysed.gov/prof/rt/rtpi.htm

http://www.stellarhealthcenter.com/physical-therapy-services.html

Respiratory Care Board of California. (2012). Scope of Practice - Respiratory Care Board of California. Retrieved March 18, 2016, from http://www.rcb.ca.gov/licensees/scopeofprac.shtml

What is a Respiratory Therapist? (2015, May 19). Retrieved March 20, 2016, from http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-health-professions/respiratory-care-education/what-is-a-respiratory-therapist.html

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