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OverviewAce your introductory PTA courses and launch a successful career in physical therapy The hands-down most trusted name for safe, effective physical therapy, Dutton’s now delivers the information and insights to guide you through your foundational courses. Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant covers the fundamentals of the field and helps you build your documentation and clinical decision-making skills―the keys to PTA success. Packed with color photos, illustrations, and line drawings, it provides access to videos demonstrating important techniques and skills throughout. This peerless resource covers: Healthcare regulations Clinical documentation Patient-client management Taking vital signs Muscle testing Range of motion Gait training Bed mobility Patient draping Patient transfers Assistive devices and wheelchairs The concepts and skills outlined in Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant will form the foundation of knowledge you need to succeed in the field of physical therapy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark DuttonPublisher: McGraw-Hill Education Imprint: McGraw-Hill Education Dimensions: Width: 21.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.40cm Weight: 1.055kg ISBN: 9781264267170ISBN 10: 1264267177 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 17 January 2022 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. The Physical Therapy Profession 2. Healthcare Regulations 3. Evidence-Informed Practice and Clinical Decision-Making 4. Clinical Documentation 5. Preparation for Patient Care 6. Monitoring Vital Signs 7. Bed Mobility, Patient Positioning, and Draping 8. Mobility 9. Manual Muscle Testing 10. Patient Transfers and Mobility 11. Gait Training 12. Putting It All Together Appendix A: Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant Appendix B: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Appendix C: Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy Appendix D: Criteria for Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy Appendix E: Code of Ethics IndexReviewsAuthor InformationMark Dutton, PT is a practicing physical therapist at West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |