HO CH 17 Test Review

What degree is needed to become a Physical Therapist?

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Master's of Physical Therapy
• Bachelor of Physical Therapy
• Associate of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapists do NOT need a state-issued license.

• True
• False

________ is a health profession in which the primary purpose is the promotion of optimal human health and functioning through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.

• Physical Therapy
• Orthotists
• Prosthetists
• Exercise Kinesiology

Physical Therapists can specialize in certain areas such as pediatrics or sports medicine.

• True
• False

Where do most physical therapists work?

• Hospitals and offices of PTs
• Home health and nursing care
• Colleges and universities
• Public high schools

Physical therapists may obtain certification in __ specialty areas through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists.

• 5
• 7
• 9
• 10

What are the median annual wages of physical therapists?

• $91,000
• $57,000
• $123,000
• $72,000

Physical therapists require

• strong communication skills
• manual dexterity
• compassion
• good office skills

Physical therapist aides and assistants carry out the plans made by

• Physical Therapists
• Exercise Physiologists
• Athletic Trainers
• Orthopedic Doctors

Physical therapy aides are ____ while physical therapy assistants are ____.

• unlicensed; licensed
• licensed; unlicensed
• unlicensed; unlicensed
• licensed; licensed