The PTA handbook
Subtitle: keys to success in school and career for the physical therapist assistant
By: Kathleen A. Curtis, Peggy DeCelle Newman.
Contributors: Newman, Peggy DeCelle.
Publisher: SLACK
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Thorofare, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
Subjects: Physical therapy assistants -- Vocational guidance.; Physical therapy -- Vocational guidance.; Physical therapy -- Practice.
Other titles: Physical Therapist Assistant handbook
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The profession of physical therapy; title: The changing world and the future of physical therapy; title: Evolving roles in physical therapy; title: Financing physical therapist assistant education; title: A primer on physical therapist assistant education; title: Standards of behavior and conduct; title: Student performance evaluation; title: Presentations, papers, and projects; title: Managing the learning process; title: Will I do well enough?; title: Taking control: self-management strategies; title: Legal and ethical considerations; title: Students with disabilities; title: When speaking and writing English is a challenge; title: Re-entry and career transition students / ChrisTina Buettell; title: Evidence-based practice in physical therapy; title: Information competence; title: Diversity and cultural competence in physical therapy; title: Collaboration: you're on the team; title: Student involvement in the American Physical Therapy Association; title: Attending conferences; title: Preparing for licensure; title: Entering the job market; title: Challenges for the new graduate; title: Planning for life-long learning; title: Working with your supervisor(s).