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

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