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Equip yourself for success with the only book designed specifically to prepare you for a career as a physical therapy aide. PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE: A WORKTEXT, 4E provides a clear understanding of the theory and clinical skills most important for an entry-level physical therapy aide within today's varied rehabilitation settings. The material uses an engaging, step-by-step approach with vivid detailed photos to introduce you to the therapeutic modality procedures that an aide performs. This new edition incorporates the most current standards, latest terminology, and leading practices in the field as you examine the roles of each member of today's physical therapy team and the techniques used. Review questions help test your comprehension while learning activities at the end of each chapter emphasize practical application. You'll also find sample resumes, cover letters, and useful insights to assist in landing your own job as a Physical Therapy Aide. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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.

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.

This edition includes an overview of both the profession and the clinical practice of physical therapy. Each chapter offers helpful learning tools, including a chapter outline, key terms, learning objectives, questions to ask, summaries, and review questions.

Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants, Fourth Edition introduces students to the role of the physical therapist assistant in physical therapy care.

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.