Download or read book Training the Physical Therapist Aide written by M. Catherine Thut and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These reproducible outlines and illustrations provide comprehensive and consistent training for your physical therapy aides. The easy-to-use materials provide a basic science background and psychomotor information. Each training module includes estimated time frames for completion and specific objectives. Also included is an entire module on aide management. An extensive glossary and follow-up tests give you all the information you need to set up an effective training program.Thut developed these materials at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, and she states, The aides trained with this material have a high degree of carryover and competence in treating the patients.
Download or read book Training the Physical Therapist Aide written by Catherine Hunt and published by Therapy Skill Builders. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These reproducible outlines and illustrations provide comprehensive and consistent training for your physical therapy aides. The easy-to-use materials provide a basic science background and psychomotor information. Each training module includes estimated time frames for completion and specific objectives. Also included is an entire module on aide management. An extensive glossary and follow-up tests give you all the information you need to set up an effective training program. Thut developed these materials at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, and she states, "The aides trained with this material have a high degree of carryover and competence in treating the patients".
Download or read book Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Olga Dreeben-Irimia and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-10-22 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Sciences & Professions
Download or read book Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Olga Dreeben-Irimia and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-08-27 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written specifically for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students, this text is an excellent introduction for physical therapist assistant’s education. This new edition includes updated information regarding the relationship between the Physical Therapist (PT) and PTA and key concepts of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice for better understanding of clinical guidelines. It also includes new information regarding clinical trends in physical therapy. Utilizing this text specifically for PTAs, instructors can introduce students to information regarding professionalism, professional roles, interpersonal communication, physical therapist’s behavior and conduct, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice. This comprehensive text will provide a valuable resource throughout the physical therapist assistant’s education and training throughout the entire duration of the PTA program. New to Second Edition: Distinctive description of physical therapy developments from its Formative Years (1914-1920) to the APTA’s “Vision and Application of Scientific Pursuit” of today PTA’s usage of the APTA's “Guide to Physical Therapist Practice” Differences between physical therapy and medical diagnosis Contemporary clinical trends regarding wellness, health promotion and disease prevention Instructor Resources: Transition Guide, PowerPoint slides and TestBank
Download or read book Suggested Standards for a Formal Training Program for Physical Therapy Aides written by Lois-Marie Cook and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Training and Utilization of the Physical Therapy Aide written by Eugene Michels and published by . This book was released on 1989* with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant E Book written by Michelle H. Cameron and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare for practice with the book tailored specifically for physical therapist assistants! Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides a clear, easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to the PTA's role in patient management, covering the core concepts related to physical rehabilitation and emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention. A treatment-oriented focus addresses each of the four categories of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Preferred Practice Patterns: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary. The final section of the book addresses interventions which overlap many practice patterns. Written by rehabilitation experts Michelle Cameron, MD, PT and Linda Monroe, MPT, in consultation with Susan Schmidt, a practicing PTA, and Carla Gleaton, the director of a PTA education program, this text will be a valuable resource both in the classroom and in professional practice. Comprehensive, evidence-based coverage of rehabilitation includes sections on pathology; examination; evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis; clinical signs, and intervention -- emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention. Unique! A consistent, organized approach covers physical therapy intervention by disorder, with full discussions of each condition found in a single chapter. Format follows the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition so you become familiar with the terminology used in therapy practice. Clinical Pearls highlight key information. Unique! Full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate pathologies and interventions. Case studies with discussion questions guide you through specific patient interactions to build your clinical reasoning skills. Glossaries in each chapter define key terms to build your clinical vocabulary. Unique! Student resources on the companion Evolve website enhance your learning with vocabulary-building exercises, boards-style practice test questions, examples of commonly used forms, and references from the book linked to Medline.
Download or read book Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Steven B. Skinner and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-03-03 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a practical guide to developing the clinical judgment essential to effective patient care. Co-authored by two prominent physical therapy educators, this informative reference addresses a skill that is crucial to the success of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Designed to integrate decision making into PTA education, it covers the types of decisions that must be made in physical therapy treatment and offers sound guidance on how to make them. Critical thinking questions and treatment activities are included with each chapter to enable students to apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations. This text is a valuable resource for intermediate and post intermediate physical therapist assistant courses. Designed Specifically for PTAs Provides clear guidance on making everyday clinical decisions Covers decision making in the context of major areas of physical therapy Integrates decision making into technical education Provides examples of decisions encountered in patient care
Download or read book Dreeben Irimia s Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Christina M. Barrett and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Third Edition of this best-selling text, written text specifically for PTAs, will help instructors introduce students to information regarding professionalism, professional roles, interpersonal communication, physical therapist’s behavior and conduct, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice. This comprehensive text will provide a valuable resource throughout the physical therapist assistant’s education and training throughout the entire duration of the PTA program.
Download or read book Documentation Basics written by Mia Erickson and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2012 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The new Second Edition of Documentation Basics: A Guide for the Physical Therapist Assistant continues the path of teaching the student and clinician documentation from A to Z.
Download or read book The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Holly M. Clynch and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be prepared for your new role as a PTA. This is the perfect introduction to the history of the Physical Therapist Assistant and their responsibilities today. The 2nd Edition of this groundbreaking delves into the ever-expanding role of the PTA in the clinical setting, as well as the regulations that govern the PTA’s scope of work.
Download or read book The PTA Handbook written by Kathleen A. Curtis and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2005 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. The authors 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
Download or read book Documentation for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Wendy D. Bircher and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your documentation skills—and your confidence. Step by step, this text/workbook introduces you to the importance of documentation to support quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement. It shows you how to develop and write a proper and defensible note; and prepares you to meet the technological challenges you’ll encounter in practice. You’ll learn how to provide the proper documentation to assure all forms of reimbursement (including third party) for your services. You’ll also explore issues of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and the ever-increasing demands of legal and ethical practice in a litigious society.
Download or read book Physical Therapist Assistant Exam written by and published by Learning Express (NY). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Spelling features key rules of spelling, hundreds of practice exercises, and advice on how to use individual learning styles and strengths to remember difficult words.
Download or read book Physical Therapy Aide written by Michael Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-08 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to start as a physical therapy aide or to better your skills as a current aide. The information that was used to create this book has been drawn from Physical Therapists from a variety of settings. The book is structured by describing the role of a PT aide, different physical therapy settings, common modalities used in a physical therapy setting, and a quick crash course of relevant anatomy.
Download or read book Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant E Book written by Robert C. Manske and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-05-22 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the role and the skills of the physical therapist assistant! Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition helps you apply the principles of orthopedic science to physical therapy interventions. First you will learn how to assess flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance, and then you’ll become a more valuable PTA by learning the essentials of tissue healing, gait and manual therapy, biomechanics and kinesiology, and the management of orthopedic patients by region and condition. This edition includes a new full-color design and illustrations, and broadens its scope with new chapters on topics such as musculoskeletal imaging and women’s issues related to physical rehabilitation. Written by clinician and educator Robert Manske, along with a team of expert contributors, this text is your complete guide to success in physical therapist assisting! Comprehensive coverage addresses not only core concepts related to orthopedic care, but also includes biomechanics, pharmacology, in-depth reviews of the types of tissue healing, and the PTA's role in physical assessment and interventions. Over 600 illustrations and 75 summary tables reinforce orthopedic concepts and procedures. A focus on critical thinking and application prepares you for the treatment room and for the clinical practicum portions of the curriculum. Review questions at the end of each chapter prepare you for the kind of critical thinking you will be required to do in practice. Key terms and learning objectives begin each chapter, serving as checkpoints for understanding and helping you study effectively for examinations. Glossaries in each chapter make it easy to find definitions of key terminology. Useful appendices provide a quick reference to information such as commonly used medications, fracture eponyms, and reference ranges for lab tests. NEW Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions chapter shows how similar symptoms can mask potentially dangerous pathologies and conditions, and may require re-evaluation by the supervising therapist. NEW Musculoskeletal Imaging chapter explains in basic terms the various types of musculoskeletal imaging used when examining musculoskeletal injuries. NEW Orthopedic Management Concepts Specific to Women chapter covers the issues, pathology, and progression of women’s health issues as they relate to physical rehabilitation. NEW! Full-color design and illustrations add clarity to anatomy and procedural drawings and make it easier to learn important concepts. NEW! Important Concepts highlight useful tips and tricks of patient practice. NEW student resources on the Evolve companion website include critical thinking applications, weblinks to related sites, and references with links to Medline® abstracts.
Download or read book LearningExpress Complete Test Preparation written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demand for physical therapy assistants is growing and the competition for jobs is becoming increasingly intense. In order to stay one step ahead of the competition, you will need to score well on the certification exam. This e-book provides you with expert preparation, including practice questions and detailed answer explanations for each topic covered on the Physical Therapist Assistant Exam. It includes up-to-date information on the exam as well as on the profession, training and educational requirements, work environment, and salary/benefits. Each test review gives detailed answer explanations for all questions. In addition there are tips to help ease test anxiety and increase test performance, lists of current PTA certification requirements for each state, and a summary of educational and training resources.
