Chapter 1: Role and Scope of Practice Questions and Answers 2023

Chapter 1: Role and Scope of Practice Questions and Answers 2023 Identify physicians/nurse practitioners and their role a. primary care physician, M.D. specialist, advanced registered nurse practitioner b. role: teach patients the importance of implementing their treatment plans (i.e. medication, surgery, rehabilitation) c. physicians are assisted by nurses, physician's assistants, etc. Identify rehabilitation professionals and their role a. includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, cardiac rehabilitation professional, pulmonary rehabilitation professional, athletic trainer b. role: lead patients through therapeutic exercise & teach them to perform additional exercises at home to facilitate rehabilitation; emergency care; rehabilitation of injured players after athletic injury or post surgery Identify nutritional support professionals and their role a. registered dietitians, clinical weight loss program b. role: teach clients proper nutrition through recipes, meal plans, food prep methods, and implementation of specialized diets Identify mental health practitioners and their role a. psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, support groups b. role: Role of alternative healthcare (licensed) professionals a. chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage therapist b. Identify Trainers/coaches/instructors and their role a. advanced fitness professionals (Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist and certified Health Coach), personal trainer, group fitness instructor b. role: teach athletes exercises to prevent injury and take them through therapeutic exercises following injury; work with clients to help them improve health and fitness Define "scope of practice" a scope of practice defines the legal range of services that professionals in a given field can provide, the setting in which those services can be provided, and the guidelines or parameters that must be followed. Scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers 1. developing and implementing exercise programs that are safe, effective, and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise 2. conducting health-history interviews and stratifying risk for CVD with clients in order to determine the need for referral and identify contraindications for exercise 3. administering appropriate fitness assessments based on the client's health history, current fitness, lifestyle factors, & goals utilizing research proven & published protocols 4. assisting clients in setting and achieving realistic fitness goals 5. teaching correct exercise methods and progressions through demonstration, explanation, and proper cueing and spotting techniques 6. empowering individuals to begin and adhere to their exercise programs using guidance, support, motivation, lapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback 7. designing structured exercise programs for 1-on-1 and small group personal training 8. educating clients about fitness and health related topics to help them in adopting healthful behaviors that facilitate exercise program success 9. protecting client confidentiality according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA) and related regional & national laws 10. always acting with professionalism, respect, and integrity 11. recognizing whats within the scope of practice and always referring clients to other healthcare professionals when appropriate 12. being prepared for emergency situations and responding appropriately when they occur