The insights, skills, and practice you need to ace the Physical Therapy Assistant certification exam By following the same Physical Therapy Assistant Blue Print that the Board Exam is based on, the lessons and best practices outlined in PTA Examination Review and Test Taking Skills, will prepare students for the test and perform at the top of their game on exam day. This unmatched guide illustrates the relationship between the PTA blueprint and the same topics in the review book, and provides an overview of the essential facts you need to know about each of the 14 topics covered on the exam. PTA Examination Review and Test Taking Skills also includes three practice tests, each with the same number of questions as the real exam (150) and provides detailed rationales for both the correct and incorrect answer. In addition, you can find additional practice questions online and get access to a one-hour “Office Hours” Tutor session every other week, as well as AccessPT videos. PTA Examination Review and Test Taking Skills provides: FSBPT Site Information Overview—including exam description and details including duration, number of questions, and when it’s offered, as well as test prep advice Test-Taking Strategies—including how long to spend on each question, eliminating distractors, and whether or not to skip questions Practice Exams—three 150-question tests, complete with rationales for both the correct and incorrect answer Appendix—covering such topics as Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, Pediatric and Geriatric Physical Therapy, and Therapeutic Exercise Foundations

Begin the task of studying for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) by concentrating on those subject areas where you need the most help! Physical Therapist Assistant Exam Review Guide includes a bound-in online access code for JB TestPrep: PTA Exam Review. Both resources provide thorough exam preparation help for physical therapist assistant candidates preparing to sit for the certification exam.Physical Therapist Assistant Exam Review Guide incorporates thorough overviews of exam content consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and the NPTE for PTAs detailing the fundamentals of the profession, the body's systems, and therapeutic procedures, and providing dedicated chapters on pediatrics, geriatrics, and pharmacology. Study questions in each chapter test reader comprehension; "Key Points" boxes highlight important information throughout; and tables and figures provide visual points of reference for learners. JB TestPrep: PTA Exam Review is a dynamic, web-based program includes interactive exam-style questions with instant feedback providing answers and explanations for review and study. Test-takers can also complete a full final exam and browse their results, including a performance analysis summary that highlights which topics require further study. All exam results are saved for later viewing to track progress and improvement.KEY FEATURES* Presents detailed content overviews consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and the NPTE content* Includes basic, helpful information on taking the NPTE for PTAs* Contains the latest AHA CPR guidelines* Provides a variety of exam-style questions with answers and explanations * Gives instant feedback to sample exams in the online programAppendices Include: Guide For Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant; Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant; Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy; The 24-hour Clock; and Units of International MeasureBy the time you are done with the Physical Therapist Assistant Exam Review Guide and JB TestPrep: PTA Exam Review, you will feel confident and prepared to complete the final step in the certification process--passing the examination!

"This book was written to help preprofessional students make healthly choices about entering the field of physical therapy, to assist physical therapy students to establish sound habits and realistic expectiations, and to facilitate success for new graduates in the transition from the the academic setting to clinical practice. Clinical and academic faculty may also find these ideas useful in advising students at various stages in the professional education process." (Preface).

Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice, Fifth Edition uncovers the “what,” “why,” and “how” of physical therapy. The text thoroughly describes who provides physical therapy, in what setting, and how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants interact with patients, each other, and other healthcare professionals. The Fifth Edition delves into the tools and competencies physical therapists and physical therapist assistants use to care for a diverse population of people in a variety of clinical settings. The book discusses what it means to practice legally, ethically, and professionally, including practical communication skills.

Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides students with the tools required to interpret the physical therapy evaluation and replicate the measurements and tests. This text guides students in learning how to utilize case information and documentation furnished by the PT to assist in the follow-up treatment.

This book will help the foreign-trained physical therapist & physical therapy assistant accomplish the difficult tasks to pass the national licensing examination, obtain a visa & license, & successfully find employment in the United States. This comprehensive resource contains sample exam questions, test-taking strategies, study guidelines, vocabulary listings, prefix & suffix listings, & separate practice exams for the PT & PTA. Often the foreign-trained professional will pay costly fees for consultation & assistance with all the necessary paperwork & procedures required to practice in the United States. Now it is possible to accomplish this goal yourself. This book will take you step-by-step through the required processes, while offering additional information on how to obtain permanent residence status. This book is also an excellent reference for U.S. physical therapists & physical therapy assistants who want to brush up on the skills & questions for the national exam.

Completely updated and rewritten to meet the specific needs of physical therapist assistants, this Second Edition focuses on the implementation of treatment plans and intervention using the appropriate therapeutic exercise techniques. The book describes a wide variety of therapeutic exercises and details the purpose, position, and procedure for each technique. Case studies and pediatric and geriatric recommendations are included. This edition has three all-new chapters: the role of the physical therapist assistant in therapeutic exercise, enhancement of breathing and pulmonary function, and functional fitness training for the elderly. Other new features include a two-color design, updated illustrations, and a glossary.

With more than 1,000 study and review questions, Saunders Q&A Review for the Physical Therapist Assistant Board Examination provides the practice you need to succeed on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants. Questions simulate the format of the NPTE, in terms of content and the proportional breakdown of topics, and include rationales along with page references to physical therapy textbooks. Written by physical therapy specialist Brad Fortinberry, this book also includes a companion website offering unlimited test-taking practice plus instant feedback. - 1,385 multiple-choice questions reflect the format, content, and proportional question breakdown of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) as well as the terminology from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. - Review and study features address the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant, focusing on the clinical application of knowledge, concepts, and principles necessary in providing safe and effective patient care consistent with best practice, and include system-specific questions on the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, and other systems. - Practice tests mimic the NPTE, helping you prepare for the NPTE with confidence. - Electronic test-taking option enables students to create an unlimited number of unique practice tests, and receive instant feedback for answers. - Rationales for correct answers include textbook references to help in preparing for the certification exam. - Timed format for sample tests simulates the actual examination experience and strengthens your prioritization and time-management skills. - Content experts provide knowledge and insight across every specialty area covered on the exam, for a reliable, well-rounded review.