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Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for Ptas by Call Number: RM705 .D75 2018 (DP)ISBN: 9781284105568Publication Date: 2017Covers the evaluative and the interventional aspect of physical therapy and offers guidance concerning physical therapy data collection and interventions, including musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, geriatric, pediatric, and acute care interventions.
NPTAE Secrets Study Guide by Call Number: RM701.6 .N67 2018 (DP)ISBN: 9781610723152Publication Date: 2015***Includes Practice Test Questions*** NPTAE Secrets helps you ace the National Physical Therapy Assistant Examination, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive NPTAE Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test.
Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant by Call Number: RM705 .E74 2018 (DP)ISBN: 9781630914028Publication Date: 2017Guide for all physical therapist assistant students and clinicians who want to update and refine their knowledge and skills in documentation.
Introduction to Physical Therapy by Call Number: RM700 .P34 2016 (RHC)ISBN: 9780323328357Publication Date: 2015This comprehensive text offers an insightful and thorough overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy, including the latest topics and trends surrounding the industry.
Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants by Call Number: RM705 .D74 2017 (DP)ISBN: 9781449681852Publication Date: 2016Introduces students to information regarding professionalism, professional roles, interpersonal communication, physical therapist's behavior and conduct, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice.
Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant by Call Number: RD731 .S5513 2016 (DP)ISBN: 9780323113472Publication Date: 2015Focuses on critical thinking and helps students apply fundamental orthopedic principles in physical therapy interventions.
Recognizing and Reporting Red Flags for the Physical Therapist Assistant by Call Number: RM700 .G57 2015 (DP)ISBN: 9781455745388Publication Date: 2014Develop skills to recognize signs and symptoms that can compromise patient care. Uses a three-step model for monitoring patients for red flags relating to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems, medical diseases, side effects of medications, and other co-morbidities that may be unknown to the PT.
