Physical Therapist Assistant: Books & E-Books
Online research guide for PTA majors
Find Books on the Library Shelves
| 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
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CPT Professional 2020 by Call Number: REF 610.14 CPT 2020ISBN: 9781622028986Publication Date: 2019 -
Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant by Call Number: Ebook CentralISBN: 9781630914028Publication Date: 2017 -
The Encyclopedia of Elder Care, Fourth Edition by Call Number: CredoISBN: 9780826140524Publication Date: 2018 -
Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health 3rd ed. by Call Number: CREDOISBN: 9781414498881Publication Date: 2013 -
ICD-10-CM 2020 the Complete Official Codebook by Call Number: REF 616.0012 AMAISBN: 9781622029235Publication Date: 2019 -
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 |
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Reference Materials on the Library Shelves
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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: 2011 -
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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
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Atlas of Human Anatomy by Call Number: 611.0022 NET 7th ed.ISBN: 9780323393225Publication Date: 2018 -
Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary by Comprehensive biomedical dictionary that reflects standard and current terminology derived from medicine and related disciplines. Changes involve deletions and additions in entries to conform with advances in knowledge, elaboration in certain fields, redrawn artwork, and rearrangement of certain entries. Official nomenclatures from various fields used in compilation. Also includes eponyms, acronyms, abbreviations, and botanical terms, as well as generic and trade names of many drugs. Entries include pronunciation, derivation, plural, definition, and subentries.Call Number: REF 610.321 DOR 31stISBN: 0721662544Publication Date: 2007 -
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Martini's Atlas of the Human Body by Call Number: REF 611.22 Mar 10th ed.ISBN: 0321940725Publication Date: 2014
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American Medical Association Concise Medical Encyclopedia by "Over 3000 medical terms, including symptoms, diseases, tests, treatments, drugs, and surgical procedures, as well as benefits and potential side effects of drugs and treatments. Also covers issues such as bioterrorism, genetic research, robotic surgery, brain imaging, and bionic people; and topics in alternative medicine, nutrition, mental health, and cosmetic surgery."Call Number: REF 610.3 LIPISBN: 9780375721809Publication Date: 2006 -
Encyclopedia of Global Health by Call Number: REF 362.103 ZHANGISBN: 9781412941860Publication Date: 2008 -
The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals by Call Number: REF 615.103 MERCK 15th ed.ISBN: 9781849736701Publication Date: 2013
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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 -
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The PTA Handbook by "The updated Second Edition of The PTA Handbook is a unique textbook that serves students from pre-admission into a physical therapist assistant program, through the academic program, up to career entry and practice as a physical therapist assistant. Dr. Kathleen A. Curtis and Peggy DeCelle Newman have updated this Second Edition to reflect current practice standards, including updated core professional documents addressing direction and supervision to align with developments in the physical therapy profession. The PTA Handbook, Second Edition expands on the popular first edition and includes an overview of the physical therapy profession, the physical therapist (PT) - physical therapist assistant (PTA) preferred relationship, evidenced-based practice and information literacy, diversity and cultural proficiency, and planning for life-long learning and leadership development. The PTA Handbook, Second Edition also covers information that will assist advisors and counselors in college and work re-entry programs to provide guidance regarding the physical therapy profession and specifically the differing roles of the PTA and PT. This text will also serve as a key guide for groups of 21st century learners frequently seeking PTA education, including first-generation college students, adult learners, career re-entry, second-language learners, and learners with disabilities. The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition is an essential reference for students, educators, advisors and counselors, and therapy managers who want to maximize the potential for success of the PTA"Call Number: 615.8207 CURISBN: 9781617110207Publication Date: 2014 -
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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