The Profession of Physical Therapy: Development of the physical therapy profession
The physical therapist assistant as a member of the health care team
Physical therapy clinical practice.
Major Physical Therapy Practice Specialties: Musculoskeletal (orthopedic) physical therapy
Neurologic and cardiopulmonary physical therapy
Pediatric, geriatric, and integumentary physical therapy.
Ethical and Legal Issues. Ethics and professionalism
Communication: Communication basics
Introduction to documentation and the medical record
Teaching, learning, and medical terminology
Reimbursement and research.
Patient Care Essentials for the Physical Therapist Assistant: Infection control, patient preparation, vital signs, and patient safety in clinical settings
Patient positioning, body mechanics, and transfer techniques
Wheelchairs, assistive devices, and gait training
American Physical Therapy Association's code of ethics for physical therapists
American Physical Therapy Association's standards of ethical conduct for physical therapist assistants
Medical terminology in health care and physical therapy.
