Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant: . - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780763771256

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by Steven B. Skinner (Author), Christina McVey (Author)

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

Number of Pages: 192

Dimensions: 0.45 x 7.06 x 6.44 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: March 17, 2010

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