RT Book, Section
A1 Dutton, Mark
SR Print(0)
ID 1184689990
T1 The Physical Therapy Profession
T2 Dutton's Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant
YR 2022
FD 2022
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781264267170
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184689990
RD 2024/04/18
AB CHAPTER  OBJECTIVESAfter  this  chapter,  the  reader  will  be  able  to:Define  physical  therapyGive  a  historical  perspective  of  how  the  role  of  a  physical  therapist  assistant  (PTA)  has  changed  over  the  yearsName  some  of  the  pioneers  who  played  a  significant  role  in  the  development  of  today’s  physical  therapy  professionDescribe  how  the  name  of  the  American  Physical  Therapy  Association  (APTA)  was  derivedDescribe  how  social  change  affected  the  growth  of  physical  therapy  in  the  United  StatesDiscuss  the  purposes  of  having  a  code  of  ethics  for  a  professionDescribe  the  differences  between  morals  and  ethicsHave  a  good  understanding  of  the  APTA  policies  that  address  practice  standards,  ethical  conduct,  and  professionalismDescribe  the  various  members  of  the  healthcare  teamDescribe  the  different  physical  therapy  practice  settingsDescribe  some  of  the  challenges  faced  by  healthcare  workers