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

by Christina M. Barrett

Overview

Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants, Fourth Edition introduces students to the role of the physical therapist assistant in physical therapy care.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781284175738
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	11/26/2019
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Christina M. Barrett is the Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota. She received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of North Dakota and a Master of Education degree from the University of Phoenix. In her 23 years in academia, she has taught the fundamental theories and skills of physical therapy in all areas of practice to hundreds of students. She continues to work in clinical practice, spending time in a variety of practice settings for Big Stone Therapies, Inc. She has been a proud member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1989. She has worked in leadership roles as both Delegate and President of the South Dakota chapter, and currently serves as membership chair. This membership has allowed her to work closely with her peers in promoting thecontinued development of the physical therapy profession.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Student Learning Success
Chapter 2 The Physical Therapy Profession
Chapter 3 Physical Therapist Clinical Practice
Chapter 4 The Physical Therapist Assistant as a Member of the Health Care Team
Chapter 5 Examination, Evaluation, Plan of Care, and Intervention
Chapter 6 Ethics and Professionalism
Chapter 7 Laws and Regulations
Chapter 8 Communication Basics
Chapter 9 Teaching and Learning
Chapter 10 Introduction to Documentation and the Medical Record
Chapter 11 Reimbursement and Research
Chapter 12 Lifelong Success