The library has eBooks on a variety of physical therapy topics. Some search options include:
Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy by 
Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant by 
Documentation for Physical Therapist Practice: a Clinical Decision Making Approach by 
Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant by 
Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant by 
Fundamentals of the Physical Therapy Examination Patient Interview and Tests and Measures by 
Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice by 
Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant by 
Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant by 
Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for PTAs by 
Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant by 
Recognizing and Reporting Red Flags for the Physical Therapist Assistant by 
Saunders Q&a Review for the Physical Therapist Assistant Board Examination by 
The Student Physical Therapist Assistant Survival Guide by The Discovery All-in-One search draws results from a wide variety of databases at once and contains journals such as:
Additional journals can be found in Health Sciences & Nursing via ProQuest, including:
The video below gives some examples of how to create a search string and refine results, but if you run into any problems, submit an Ask a Librarian ticket.
Learning Express is a free tool available for Rasmussen students to access Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) practice exams and other learning resources.
How do I register for my free Learning Express account?
How do I log into Learning Express to access PTA practice exams?
For a printable version click the link below.
The National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants is an essential part of the licensing process. You can see more information about the NPTE at the link below:
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
The following documents provide more information on the program and immunization or certification requirements.
Flashcards are a fabulous way to test your knowledge and identify where you may need additional practice. For tips on how to create and effectively use flashcards, watch the quick 10-minute video below. For resources to create your own flashcards, click here or check out the links below the video.
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Thank you to our Clinical Partners and Instructors for offering your time and energy to help educate our PTA students!
We really appreciate all your hard work.
This Clinical Education tab hosts specific clinical information that may not be in the Program Handbook or is presented differently than in the Handbook. The PTA Program Handbook is available on this web page's “Program Handbook” tab. This resource intends to help orient you to more specifics related to the clinical education portion of our Program. This will never replace our regular communication with you! Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please get in touch with your Clinical Education Coordinator.
