Dutton's Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

Ace your introductory PTA courses and launch a successful career in physical therapy The hands-down most trusted name for safe, effective physical therapy, Dutton’s now delivers the information and insights to guide you through your foundational courses. Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant covers the fundamentals of the field and helps you build your documentation and clinical decision-making skills―the keys to PTA success. Packed with color photos, illustrations, and line drawings, it provides access to videos demonstrating important techniques and skills throughout. This peerless resource covers: Healthcare regulations Clinical documentation Patient-client management Taking vital signs Muscle testing Range of motion Gait training Bed mobility Patient draping Patient transfers Assistive devices and wheelchairs The concepts and skills outlined in Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant will form the foundation of knowledge you need to succeed in the field of physical therapy.

Table of Contents:

1. The Physical Therapy Profession

2. Healthcare Regulations

3. Evidence-Informed Practice and Clinical Decision-Making

4. Clinical Documentation

5. Preparation for Patient Care

6. Monitoring Vital Signs

7. Bed Mobility, Patient Positioning, and Draping

8. Mobility

9. Manual Muscle Testing

10. Patient Transfers and Mobility

11. Gait Training

12. Putting It All Together

Appendix A: Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Appendix B: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Appendix C: Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Appendix D: Criteria for Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Appendix E: Code of Ethics