{"product_id":"the-pta-handbook","title":"The PTA Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe updated Second Edition of The PTA Handbook is a unique textbook that serves students from pre-admission into a physical therapist assistant program  through the academic program  up to career entry and practice as a physical therapist assistant.  Dr. Kathleen A. Curtis and Peggy DeCelle Newman have updated this Second Edition to reflect current practice standards  including updated core professional documents addressing direction and supervision to align with developments in the physical therapy profession. The PTA Handbook  Second Edition expands on the popular first edition and includes an overview of the physical therapy profession  the physical therapist (PT)  physical therapist assistant (PTA) preferred relationship  evidenced-based practice and information literacy  diversity and cultural proficiency  and planning for life-long learning and leadership development.  What is new in the Second Edition:  Includes key documents that guide the provision of physical therapy services and describe the relationship between delivery of care by the PT and PTA  Career development strategies for the PTA  including criteria for Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the Physical Therapist Assistant and leadership roles in professional  clinical  and community contexts  Case studies and Putting It Into Practice exercises are user-friendly  realistic approaches to enhance student learning and comprehension through immediate and meaningful application of the topic being discussed  Written as a strategy-based guide to success for PTA students in meeting the required demands and expectations during a PTA program as well as in practice in the field  The PTA Handbook  Second Edition also covers information that will assist advisors and counselors in college and work re-entry programs to provide guidance regarding the physical therapy profession and specifically the differing roles of the PTA and PT. This text will also serve as a key guide for groups of 21st century learners frequently seeking PTA education  including first-generation college students  adult learners  career re-entry  second-language learners  and learners with disabilities.  The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant  Second Edition is an essential reference for students  educators  advisors and counselors  and therapy managers who want to maximize the potential for success of the PTA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44959952273461,"sku":"ByrdShop_1617110205","price":43.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781617110207.jpg?v=1770380642","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-pta-handbook","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}