Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants - Softcover

Barrett, Christina M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449681859 ISBN 13: 9781449681852

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2016

Synopsis

The Third Edition of this best-selling text, written 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. NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION NEW! Chapters on Student Learning and Student Career Paths/Opportunities NEW! Discussion Questions for each Chapter NEW! Learning Opportunities, which are additional Project Assignments for each Chapter Revised content, up-to-date with release of APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0, Defensible Documentation, CMS Strategic Plan, the Affordable Care Act, HITECH Act, and other changes NEW CONTENT TOPICS Preferred Practice Patterns Networking Confronting Ethical Dilemmas Value-Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant Duty PT/PTA collaboration Responsibility Integrity in Practice Elder Abuse Harassment Effective Questioning Strategies Written Communication to Healthcare Professionals or Payer Sources” Standardized Titles and Names Used In Physical Therapy Barriers to Learning Private Insurance Tricare and the Veterans Health Administration System INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES Clinical Lab Scenarios Image Bank Slides in PowerPoint format Additional Practice Activities Test Bank Transition Guide

About this title

About the Author

Christina M. Barrett is the Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota. She received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of North Dakota and a Master of Education degree from the University of Phoenix. In her 23 years in academia, she has taught the fundamental theories and skills of physical therapy in all areas of practice to hundreds of students. She continues to work in clinical practice, spending time in a variety of practice settings for Big Stone Therapies, Inc. She has been a proud member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1989. She has worked in leadership roles as both Delegate and President of the South Dakota chapter, and currently serves as membership chair. This membership has allowed her to work closely with her peers in promoting the continued development of the physical therapy profession.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449681859
• ISBN 13: 9781449681852
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 232