Week 1 Discussion 2

While all allied health care professionals possess specialized knowledge of fields, applying that knowledge in the clinical setting requires each practitioner to view his or her role as a vital component of the greater whole, if cost-effective quality care is to be rendered.

After familiarizing yourself with content of the different views in the “Allied Health Community” media, select “Patient Process,” by selecting “Scenarios” and selecting “Patient Process,” located under the “Views” drop down window (Make sure that “Patient Process” is on the “ON” mode). This component of the media illustrates those allied health professions that have direct interactions with the patient.  Based on this media component, discuss the following:

1. Why it is important for the practitioner of the health care profession to have a basic understanding of the collaborative team’s scope of practice and role in order to deliver cost-effective quality care?

2. What communication skills would the practitioner need to learn in order to effectively communicate research with the collaborative team in order to achieve the desired outcomes?

When discussing communication skills with the collaborative team, consider one of the following situations:

1. Communicating with people of different cultures, race, or gender.

2. Communicating to achieve conflict resolution.

3. Communicating to create team building.

How would you adapt your communication style in order to become more effective in achieving your desired outcome?

Cite at least one reference to support your rationale using APA documentation.

 

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Allied Health Community

Introduction

If you’re looking for a community of professionals and students, Allied Health Community is where you want to be. We are happy to welcome you with open arms, and we’re here to help you throughout your journey as an allied health professional or student!

Allied Health

Allied health, also known as “occupational therapy” or “physiotherapy,” is the study of how people use their bodies and minds to perform tasks. You can use this information to help people improve their lives.

In addition to helping with physical disabilities, allied health professionals may work with people who have emotional problems such as depression or anxiety disorders. They may also provide other forms of support such as counseling, group therapy, case management services (which help someone manage their own health care needs), or even hospice care if the person is dying from an illness or disease.

Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists help patients with injuries or disabilities to gain or regain skills to perform everyday tasks. They work with people of all ages and backgrounds, including those who have a wide range of health issues.

Occupational therapists help people with mental, physical, developmental and emotional problems. They may also be involved in helping an athlete who has sustained an injury or developed some chronic condition (e.g., arthritis).

Occupational Therapy Assistants

An occupational therapist assistant is a health care professional who assists the OT in performing tasks related to their job.

Occupational therapy assistants help patients recover from injury or illness, manage pain and other symptoms, improve function and quality of life through exercise programs and equipment such as splints or braces. They also educate patients about how to prevent future injuries with proper use of equipment like walkers or wheelchairs.

The educational background for this type of position includes two years of post-secondary education (either liberal arts or pre-vet), one year of full-time study at an accredited college/university with an emphasis on physical therapy (OT) fieldwork experience including internship hours required by law; these steps can be completed within three years after graduation

Physical Therapists

Physical therapists are trained to treat patients with injuries and illnesses that affect their ability to move and perform basic activities of daily living. They may also use massage, heat, cold, electrical stimulation and other modalities to help patients recover from injury or disease.

Physical Therapy Assistants

Physical therapy assistants are trained to help patients with range of motion exercises and teach patients how to do them on their own. They can also assist the physical therapist, providing assistance in setting up chairs, tables and other equipment.

Physical therapy assistants are not licensed doctors or nurses; they simply work under the supervision of a licensed medical professional and have no authority over diagnosis or treatment decision-making.

Athletic Trainers

Athletic trainers are a key part of the health care team. They work with athletes, coaches and other healthcare professionals to help prevent, diagnose and treat injuries. Athletic trainers also help athletes prepare for competition and recover from injuries. ATCs may specialize in one type of sport or many different sports at once; for example, an athletic trainer might be called upon to address issues related to golfers’ wrists if they are injured during practice or play matches against each other. In addition to their role as physical therapists (PT), ATCs can perform services such as pre-participation physicals which screen potential new members into clubs before they join them officially so that proper medical care can be offered should any problems arise later down the road when practicing regularly together outside your home turf space!

Other Businesses

You can also find other allied health businesses in your area. These companies offer services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology. Other types of doctors and nurses may be available as well.

There are many benefits to working at an integrated healthcare system like Allied Health Community:

• You will work with people who understand your needs because they have been through similar situations themselves

• You’ll be able to provide high-quality care for patients without having to worry about them not getting better or worse because of what happened during their treatment sessions (or lack thereof) before coming here

Sports Medicine Businesses

• Sports medicine clinics

• Sports medicine physicians

• Sports medicine physical therapists

• Sports medicine athletic trainers

• Sports medicine speech pathologists (OTs) and occupational therapists (OTPs). This may include physical therapy, occupational therapy or both. It’s important to note that these terms can be used interchangeably in some cases; however they are distinct professions with different focuses and areas of expertise. For example: an OTP will work with patients recovering from injury while an OT is more focused on helping people who have chronic pain due to arthritis or other conditions.

Schedulers and Billers

Schedulers and billers are the people who keep track of the schedule for your business. They’re responsible for making sure that there’s always someone available to take care of patients, even if it means waking up at 4:00 AM on a Saturday morning to make sure they’re taken care of. Schedulers will also help you find new patients, while billers will help you charge them for their services and provide receipts at tax time. Both professionals are highly skilled in their jobs, so if you want yours done right, ask around locally before hiring anyone else!

Professional Associations and Membership Organizations

Allied Health Professionals and members of the community can help provide a variety of services to patients, clients, and their families. These organizations offer educational opportunities, support groups, and peer networking opportunities for those who are interested in learning more about their profession.

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) – AOTA provides certification for occupational therapists through the American Board of Occupational Therapy (ABOT). They also provide continuing education credits for its members.

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – APTA works to improve the practice of physical therapy by promoting quality healthcare; improving patient outcomes; advancing research to improve outcomes; encouraging collaboration among allied health professionals; providing professional development opportunities for students; advocating on behalf of patients’ rights during legislative debates around reimbursement issues affecting our profession as well as other important issues affecting all healthcare providers at all levels throughout society today including health insurance companies whose primary mission is profit not service delivery.”

Allied health professionals and students working with patients in the areas of occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training and speech pathology are welcomed with open arms by our community!

Allied health professionals and students working with patients in the areas of occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training and speech pathology are welcomed with open arms by our community! We will help you to find jobs in your area of interest. We will also help you with finding training opportunities if necessary.

If you have any questions about our school or its programs please contact us via email at info@alliedhealthcareerschools.org

Conclusion

Whether you are a student or a professional, we welcome you to join us in our community. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible experience while working with patients and providing them with quality care.