Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist AssistantsIntroduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants provides a basic overview of the physical therapy profession and of PTs and PTAs as members of the rehabilitation team. It includes physical therapy ethical and legal concepts, cultural competence and cultural diversity, domestic violence issues, laws affecting physical therapy practice, communication, documentation and medical records, teaching, learning, and medical terminology, elements of patient care, and major physical therapy clinical practices. This text is an ideal resource for anyone contemplating a career in physical therapy or already working in the field. |
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Indhold
MAJOR PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE SPECIALTIES | 49 |
ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES | 109 |
Laws and Regulations | 129 |
COMMUNICATION | 149 |
PATIENT CARE ESSENTIALS FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT | 199 |
APPENDICES | 265 |
GLOSSARY | 287 |
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Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants Olga Dreeben-Irimia Begrænset visning - 2010 |
Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants Olga Dreeben-Irimia Begrænset visning - 2010 |
Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants Olga Dreeben-Irimia Begrænset visning - 2010 |
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