PTA Handbook Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Name: PTA Handbook Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant
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ISBN: 9781556426216

ISBN-10: 1556426216

ISBN-13: 9781556426216

Edition: 2004

Authors: Peggy DeCelle Newman, Kathleen A. Curtis

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Are you tired of searching through multiple texts, articles, and other references to find the information you need? "The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant" contains extensive coverage of the most pertinent issues for the physical therapist assistant, including the physical therapist-physical therapist assistant preferred relationship, evidence-based practice and problem-solving, essentials of information competence, and diversity. This comprehensive text successfully guides the student from admission into a physical therapist assistant program to entering clinical practice. The user-friendly format allows easy navigation through topics… including changes and key features of the health care environment, guides to essential conduct and behavior, and ethical and legal considerations. Strategies are provided to successfully manage financial decisions and curriculum requirements, as well as opportunities and obstacles that may emerge. The physical therapist - physical therapist assistant relationship-often a source of confusion for health care and academic administrators, academic and clinical faculty, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants-is specifically profiled and analyzed. The authors clarify this relationship by utilizing an appropriate mixture of case studies, multiple examples, and current reference documents. The physical therapist - physical therapist assistant relationship-often a source of confusion for health care and academic administrators, academic and clinical faculty, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants-is specifically profiled and analyzed. Theauthors clarify this relationship by utilizing an appropriate mixture of case studies, multiple examples, and current reference documents. Each chapter is followed by a "Putting It Into Practice" exercise, which gives the reader an opportunity to apply the information in their educational or clinical practice setting. The information presented is current and represents the evolution of the physical therapy profession over the past 35 years, since the inception of the physical therapist assistant role. "The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant" is an essential reference for students, educators, counselors, and therapy managers who want to maximize the potential for success of the physical therapist assistant. Dr. Kathleen A. Curtis is the winner of the " President' s Award of Excellence" for 2005 at California State University, Fresno Topics Include: Evolving roles in physical therapy Interdisciplinary collaboration Legal and ethical considerations Cultural competence Learning and skill acquisition Effective studying and test-taking strategies Preparation for the licensure examination Clinical supervision, direction, and delegation Planning for career development

Book details

List price: $57.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: SLACK, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/14/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 328
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English



Dedication


Acknowledgments


About the Authors


Contributing Authors


Preface



The Physical Therapy Profession in the Changing World



The Profession of Physical Therapy



The Changing World and the Future of Physical Therapy



Evolving Roles in Physical Therapy



Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant



Financing Physical Therapist Assistant Education



A Primer on Physical Therapist Assistant Education



Standards of Behavior and Conduct



Student Performance Evaluation



Presentations, Papers, and Projects



Essentials for Success for Physical Therapist Assistant Students



Managing the Learning Process



Will I Do Well Enough?



Taking Control: Self-Management Strategies



Legal and Ethical Considerations



Support for Special Student Needs



Students With Disabilities



When Speaking and Writing English is a Challenge



Re-Entry and Career Transition Students




Planting the Seeds for a Bright Future



Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy



Information Competence



Diversity and Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy



Collaboration: You're on the Team



Student Involvement in the American Physical Therapy Association



Attending Conferences



First Steps Into the Profession of Physical Therapy



Preparing for Licensure



Entering the Job Market



Challenges for the New Graduate



Planning for Life-Long Learning



Working With Your Supervisor(s)


Appendices



Definition Language, Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy



APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct and Guide for Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant



APTA Code of Ethics and Guide to Professional Conduct



Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy



Direction and Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant



Levels of Supervision



Provision of Physical Therapy Interventions and Related Tasks


Index