The PTA handbook
Subtitle: keys to success in school and career for the physical therapist assistant
By: Kathleen A. Curtis, PT, PhD, Dean and Professor, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, Peggy DeCelle Newman, PT, MHR, Professor, Division of Health Professions, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Contributors: Newman, Peggy DeCelle, author
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Slack Incorporated
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Thorofare, NJ, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9781617110207
Subjects: Physical Therapist Assistants; Education; Standards
Description: "The updated Second Edition of The PTA Handbook is a unique textbook that serves students from pre-admission into a physical therapist assistant program, through the academic program, up to career entry and practice as a physical therapist assistant. Dr. Kathleen A. Curtis and Peggy DeCelle Newman have updated this Second Edition to reflect current practice standards, including updated core professional documents addressing direction and supervision to align with developments in the physical therapy profession. The PTA Handbook, Second Edition expands on the popular first edition and includes an overview of the physical therapy profession, the physical therapist (PT) - physical therapist assistant (PTA) preferred relationship, evidenced-based practice and information literacy, diversity and cultural proficiency, and planning for life-long learning and leadership development. The PTA Handbook, Second Edition also covers information that will assist advisors and counselors in college and work re-entry programs to provide guidance regarding the physical therapy profession and specifically the differing roles of the PTA and PT. This text will also serve as a key guide for groups of 21st century learners frequently seeking PTA education, including first-generation college students, adult learners, career re-entry, second-language learners, and learners with disabilities. The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition is an essential reference for students, educators, advisors and counselors, and therapy managers who want to maximize the potential for success of the PTA"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 332-334) and index.