PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant

This book guides the student from admission into a physical therapist assistant program to entering clinical practice. Topics include key features and changes in the health care environment; guides to essential conduct and behavior; ethical and legal considerations; evolving roles in physical therapy; interdisciplinary collaboration; diversity in physical therapy; support for special student needs; studying and test-taking strategies; preparing for licensure; entering the job market; and plannin…