This Research Guide provides information an Introduction to the Physical Therapy Assistant Program, including medical terminology, the PTA Industry, practice environments, Professional Organizations, cultural awareness regarding interactions, documentation, etc.
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Background information, an overview, or established facts? |
Reference books: ex. encyclopedias, dictionaries, authoritative websites |
Comprehensive information on a topic? |
General books |
Current, in depth information? |
Scholarly journal articles (use a database!) |
Current, general information? |
Popular magazines, newspapers, news websites |
The Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System to organize its books. Most of the Library's Medical related books are located under the call number "R". You will find additional Physical Therapy-related books under other call numbers, as well.
KF 2915. T453 |
PhysicalTherapy--Law and legislation--United States |
KFC 546.5 .T54 |
Physical Therapists--Legal Status, Laws, etc.--California. |
RA 418.5 .T73 | Transcultural Medical Care |
RA 965.6 | Professional-Patient Relations |
RC 489 .R4 | Therapeutics; Psychotherapy |
RM 695 | Physical Therapy |
RM 695 .P47 |
Physical Therapy Modalities |
RM 705 | Physical Therapy Assistants |
RM 733 | Physiotherapy |
RM 735.4 | Physical Therapy--Vocational Guidance |
RM 735.7 | Rehabilitation |
You can browse the shelves with these or you can look for books and DVD's on the Library Catalog, using these call numbers or subject keywords.