<div>The updated <I><B>Second Edition</B></I> of <I><B>The PTA Handbook</B></I> 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.<BR><BR>Dr. Kathleen A. Curtis and Peggy DeCelle Newman have updated this <I><B>Second Edition</B></I> to reflect current practice standards, including updated core professional documents addressing direction and supervision to align with developments in the physical therapy profession. <I><B>The PTA Handbook, Second Edition</B></I> 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.<BR><BR><B>What is new in the <I>Second Edition</I>:</B><BR>• Includes key documents that guide the provision of physical therapy services and describe the relationship between delivery of care by the PT and PTA<BR>• Career development strategies for the PTA, including criteria for Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the Physical Therapist Assistant and leadership roles in professional, clinical, and community contexts<BR>• Case studies and “Putting It Into Practice” exercises are user-friendly, realistic approaches to enhance student learning and comprehension through immediate and meaningful application of the topic being discussed<BR>• Written as a strategy-based guide to success for PTA students in meeting the required demands and expectations during a PTA program as well as in practice in the field<BR><BR><I><B>The PTA Handbook, Second Edition</B></I> 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.<BR><BR><I><B>The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition</B></I> is an essential reference for students, educators, advisors and counselors, and therapy managers who want to maximize the potential for success of the PTA.</div>