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 EDITIONNEW! Chapters on Student Learning and Student Career Paths/OpportunitiesNEW! Discussion Questions for each ChapterNEW! Learning Opportunities, which are additional Project Assignments for each ChapterRevised 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 changesNEW CONTENT TOPICSPreferred Practice PatternsNetworkingConfronting Ethical DilemmasValue-Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist AssistantDutyPT/PTA collaborationResponsibilityIntegrity in PracticeElder AbuseHarassmentEffective Questioning StrategiesWritten Communication to Healthcare Professionals or Payer Sources”Standardized Titles and Names Used In Physical TherapyBarriers to LearningPrivate InsuranceTricare and the Veterans Health Administration SystemINSTRUCTOR RESOURCESClinical Lab ScenariosImage BankSlides in PowerPoint formatAdditional Practice ActivitiesTest BankTransition Guide