Physical Therapist Assistant: Books & E-Books
Online research guide for PTA majors
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| 610.14 | Medical terminology |
| 611 | Human anatomy |
| 612 | Human anatomy and physiology |
| 612.7 | Kinesiology |
| 615.8 | Physical therapy |
| 617.1 | Sports physical therapy |
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Reference E-Books
CPT Professional 2023 and e/M companion by Call Number: Ebook CentralISBN: 9781640162150Publication Date: 2022
Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant by Call Number: Ebook CentralISBN: 9781630914028Publication Date: 2018
The Encyclopedia of Elder Care, Fourth Edition by Call Number: CredoISBN: 9780826140524Publication Date: 2018
Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health 4th ed. by Call Number: Credo ReferenceISBN: 9781410363138Publication Date: 2018
ICD-10-CM 2023: the Complete Official Codebook with Guidelines by Call Number: Ebook CentralISBN: 9781640162235Publication Date: 2022
Magill's Medical Guide 8th ed. by
Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders.
Call Number: Ebook CentralISBN: 9781682176313Publication Date: 2018
Movement Disorders Sourcebook, 3rd Edition by
Basic consumer health information about the symptoms and causes of movement disorders...along with information about surgical and nonsurgical interventions, physical therapies, strategies for independent living, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information.
Call Number: Credo ReferenceISBN: 9780780816091Publication Date: 2018
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary 23rd by Call Number: Ebook CentralISBN: 9780803659049Publication Date: 2017
Search Tips
Try finding books, e-books, and films for streaming by doing a “SUBJECT” search in the library’s online catalog using one or more of the following subject terms. Also include United States as a keyword or subject term.
| physical therapy | physical therapy assistants | sports medicine |
| orthopedics | kinesiology | human anatomy |
| human physiology | physical therapy modalities |
The Library Online Catalog
Reference Materials on the Library Shelves
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions by Call Number: REF 610.323 MOS 10th ed.ISBN: 0323222056Publication Date: 2016
Sloane's Medical Word Book by Call Number: REF 610.142 DRA 5th Ed.ISBN: 9781416048794Publication Date: 2012
Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing by
Featuring more than 56,000 entries, this thoroughly updated Seventh Edition contains the medical terminology used in more than 30 of today's fastest growing health profession areas--plus comprehensive inclusion of entries suited for the nursing field.
Call Number: REF 610.322 STE 7th Ed.ISBN: 9781608316922Publication Date: 2011
Atlas of Human Anatomy by Call Number: 611.0022 NET 7th ed.ISBN: 9780323393225Publication Date: 2019
Martini's Atlas of the Human Body by Call Number: REF 611.22 Mar 10th ed.ISBN: 0321940725Publication Date: 2014
Encyclopedia of Global Health by Call Number: REF 362.103 ZHANGISBN: 9781412941860Publication Date: 2008
The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals 15th ed. by Call Number: REF 615.103 MERCKISBN: 1849736707Publication Date: 2013
The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy by Call Number: OVR 615.8202 SHAISBN: 9780071813518Publication Date: 2015
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 by Call Number: REF 616.8907 DIAISBN: 9780890425541Publication Date: 2013
Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice by
"The latest version of this best-selling text includes updates and new information designed specifically for physical therapists to facilitate evidence-based practice in both the classroom and the clinical environment. Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition continues to provide students and professionals with comprehensive, accessible information to allow them to understand and critique studies as well as to apply evidence to actual patients in clinical settings."
Call Number: 615.822 JEWISBN: 9780763777654Publication Date: 2010
ICD-10-CM Documentation How to Guide Coders, Physicians and Healthcare Facilities 2016 by Call Number: REF 616.0012 AMA 2016ISBN: 1622022289Publication Date: 2015
Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for PTAs by Call Number: 615.82 CIKISBN: 1284105563Publication Date: 2017
CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2020 by Call Number: 616.075 PAPISBN: 9781260455281Publication Date: 2020
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (20th Ed.) by Call Number: REF 616.5805 MERCK 20th ed.ISBN: 9780911910421Publication Date: 2018
The PTA Handbook: keys to success in school and career for the physical therapist assistant by Call Number: 615.8207 CURISBN: 9781617110207Publication Date: 2015
Communication Skills for Medical Professionals by Call Number: WP 302.202 WALISBN: 9780615333960Publication Date: 2010
Case Files Medical Ethics and Professionalism by Call Number: 174.2 TOYISBN: 9780071839624Publication Date: 2015
Health Professional and Patient Interaction by Call Number: 610.696 PUR 8th ed.ISBN: 9781455728985Publication Date: 2013
PTAExam: The Complete Study Guide by Call Number: 615.8207 GIL 2020ISBN: 9781890989415Publication Date: 2020
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