The PTA Handbook
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The PTA Handbook

Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Kathleen A. Curtis,Peggy DeCelle Newman

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  2. English
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The PTA Handbook

Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Kathleen A. Curtis,Peggy DeCelle Newman

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About This Book

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. What is new in the Second Edition:
• Includes key documents that guide the provision of physical therapy services and describe the relationship between delivery of care by the PT and PTA
• Career development strategies for the PTA, including criteria for Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the Physical Therapist Assistant and leadership roles in professional, clinical, and community contexts
• Case studies and "Putting It Into Practice" exercises are user-friendly, realistic approaches to enhance student learning and comprehension through immediate and meaningful application of the topic being discussed
• Written as a strategy-based guide to success for PTA students in meeting the required demands and expectations during a PTA program as well as in practice in the field 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.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2024
ISBN
9781040137321

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. About the Authors
  9. Contributing Authors
  10. Foreword
  11. Preface
  12. Section I The Physical Therapy Profession in the Changing World
  13. Section II Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant
  14. Section III Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant Student
  15. Section IV Support for Special Student Needs
  16. Section V Planting the Seeds for a Bright Future
  17. Section VI First Steps Into the Profession of Physical Therapy
  18. Appendix 1 Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy Language
  19. Appendix 2 Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant
  20. Appendix 3 Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist
  21. Appendix 4 Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy
  22. Preamble
  23. Appendix 5 Minimum Required Skills for Physical Therapist Assistant Graduates at Entry-Level
  24. Appendix 6 Direction and Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant
  25. Appendix 7 Levels of Supervision
  26. Appendix 8 Provision of Physical Therapy Interventions and Related Tasks
  27. Appendix 9 Values-Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant
  28. Appendix 10 Professionalism in Physical Therapy: Core Values
  29. Financial Disclosures
  30. Index
Citation styles for The PTA Handbook

APA 6 Citation

Curtis, K., & Newman, P. D. (2024). The PTA Handbook (2nd ed.). Routledge. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/4440979 (Original work published 2024)

Chicago Citation

Curtis, Kathleen, and Peggy DeCelle Newman. (2024) 2024. The PTA Handbook. 2nd ed. Routledge. https://www.perlego.com/book/4440979.

Harvard Citation

Curtis, K. and Newman, P. D. (2024) The PTA Handbook. 2nd edn. Routledge. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/4440979 (Accessed: 25 June 2024).

MLA 7 Citation

Curtis, Kathleen, and Peggy DeCelle Newman. The PTA Handbook. 2nd ed. Routledge, 2024. Web. 25 June 2024.