| Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant Contributor(s): Skinner, Steven B. (Author), McVey, Christina (Author) |
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ISBN: 0763771252 ISBN-13: 9780763771256 Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers OUR PRICE: $64.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy |
| Dewey: 615.820 |
| LCCN: 2009052346 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.44" W x 7.06" (0.41 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a practical guide to developing the clinical judgment essential to effective patient care. Co-authored by two prominent physical therapy educators, this informative reference addresses a skill that is crucial to the success of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Designed to integrate decision making into PTA education, it covers the types of decisions that must be made in physical therapy treatment and offers sound guidance on how to make them. Critical thinking questions and treatment activities are included with each chapter to enable students to apply what they've learned to real-life situations. This text is a valuable resource for intermediate and post intermediate physical therapist assistant courses. Designed Specifically for PTAs Provides clear guidance on making everyday clinical decisions Covers decision making in the context of major areas of physical therapy Integrates decision making into technical education Provides examples of decisions encountered in patient care |
Contributor Bio(s): Skinner, Steven B.: - Kingsborough Community College/City University of New YorkMcVey, Christina: - Kingsborough Community College, City University of New York |