According to the rules and regulations under Medicare, what activities can a physical therapist aide provide in the clinical setting?
A) Prepare the treatment area prior to the patient's arrival
B) Apply ultrasound to the patient's back once the PT/PTA has prepared the settings
C) Instruct the patient in the home exercise program once it has been developed by the supervising therapist
D) Give the patient different weights when the ones being used are too easy

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Physical therapist aides cannot perform any type of treatment for a patient, cannot change equipment, apply a modality, or adjust any treatment procedure for a patient. They may prepare the treatment area, clean up the treatment area, and bring equipment into the treatment area for the therapist.

According to the Rules and Regulations Under Medicare, What Activities