The PTA Handbook : Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Hardcover, 2 ed)

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Contributing Authors Foreword by Becky S. McKnight, PT, MS Preface Section I The Physical Therapy Profession in the Changing World Chapter 1 The Profession of Physical Therapy Kathleen A. Curtis, PT, PhD and Lisa M. Zuber, PT, PhD Chapter 2 The Changing World and the Future of Physical Therapy Kathleen A. Curtis, PT, PhD and Lisa M. Zuber, PT, PhD Chapter 3 Evolving Roles in Physical Therapy Section II Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant Chapter 4 A Primer on Physical Therapist Assistant Education Chapter 5 Standards of Behavior and Conduct Chapter 6 Student Performance Evaluation Chapter 7 Presentations, Papers, and Projects Section III Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant Student Chapter 8 Managing the Learning Process Chapter 9 Will I Do Well Enough? Chapter 10 Taking Control: Self-Management Strategies Chapter 11 Legal and Ethical Considerations Section IV Support for Special Student Needs Chapter 12 Students With Disabilities Chapter 13 When Speaking and Writing English Is a Challenge Chapter 14 Re-Entry and Career Transition Students Tina Buettell, MPT and Kathleen A. Curtis, PT, PhD Section V Planting the Seeds for a Bright Future Chapter 15 Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy Chapter 16 Information Literacy Chapter 17 Diversity and Cultural Competency in Physical Therapy Chapter 18 Collaboration: You're on the Team! Chapter 19 Student Involvement in the American Physical Therapy Association Chapter 20 Attending Conferences Section VI First Steps Into the Profession of Physical Therapy Chapter 21 Preparing for Licensure Chapter 22 Entering the Job Market Chapter 23 Challenges for the New Graduate Chapter 24 Planning for Lifelong Learning Chapter 25 Working With Your Supervisor(s) Chapter 26 Leadership Opportunities for the Physical Therapist Assistant Appendix 1 Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy Language Appendix 2 Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant Appendix 3 Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist Appendix 4 Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy Appendix 5 Minimum Required Skills for Physical Therapist Assistant Graduates at Entry-Level Appendix 6 Direction and Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant Appendix 7 Levels of Supervision Appendix 8 Provision of Physical Therapy Interventions and Related Tasks Appendix 9 Values-Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant Appendix 10 Professionalism in Physical Therapy: Core Values Financial Disclosures Index