Foundations of Physical Therapy: A 21st Century-Focused View of the Profession / Edition 1

by Ron Scott

Overview

This text takes the global approach to the profession of physical therapy, focusing, not only on practice specialities, but also settings, populations served, and issues, including specialization, relations with complementary health professionals, and education issues. In addition, it covers salient legal ethical and management issues. Lastly the book examines comparative physiotherapy, highlighting select international models of practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071355902
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	11/21/2001
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.25(d)

About the Author

Scott, Ron, OCS, MSPT, JD

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1The Physical Therapy Profession Ron Scott Key Words and Phrases Objectives The Profession at Advent of the 21st Century Physical Therapy Defined History of Physical Therapy in the United States Representative Professions and Support Professionals Interdisciplinary Co-Primary Health Care Disciplines Summary Activities, Cases, and Questions Additional Readings Focus on a Leader: Elizabeth Domholdt, EdD, PT CHAPTER 2 Education Ron Scott Key Words and Phrases Objectives Background History of Physical Therapy Education Program Accreditation CAPTE and Accreditation Activities Professional (Entry-Level) Education: Philosophy and Processes Postprofessional Education Summary Activities, Cases, and Questions Additional Readings Appendix 2-1 Evaluative Criteria for Accreditation of Education Programs for the Preparation of Physical Therapists Focus on a Leader: Mary Jane Harris, MS, PT Focus on a Leader: Mary Ann Wharton, MS, PT (and more...)