Federation of State Boards of Physical TherapyFSBPT is the national licensing body for PTA. This resource will provide information about how to get started and what you need to know before, during and after the exam.
FSBPT ethics articlesThe Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy provides resources to help your gain a better understanding of ethics as it applies to physical therapy
Interpretation of the APTA Code of conductThis guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant is intended to assist in interpreting the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
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Achieving Psychosocial Health videoOverall well-being requires not only physical health, but psychosocial health as well. What exactly is psychosocial health, and how is it achieved? This program explains the elements that compose psychosocial health, the internal and external factors that influence it, and methods to enhance it. The importance of taking responsibility for one's own psychosocial well-being through self-recognition of problems and identification of barriers to meaningful communication is stressed.
American Foundation of Suicide PreventionThe American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) funds research, creates educational programs, advocates for public policy, and supports survivors of suicide loss.
American Psychological AssociationAmerican Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. whose mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.
Centers of Disease ControlThe CDC focuses on bringing new knowledge to individual health care and community health by conducting critical science and providing that health information to the public.
Department of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)The NIH Web site serves the public by offering ready access to: Clinical studies; Health and wellness information; Research resources and library resources; and news, events, and educational activities related to NIH and its mission.
National Stroke AssociationThe only national nonprofit healthcare organization focusing 100 percent of its resources and attention on stroke
APTAs topics of legal interestThis link will provide general information on a variety of topics that might be of interest to physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs).
How do clinical trials work? Hannah Nicols http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice tutorialThis tutorial is intended for any health care practitioner or student who needs a basic introduction to the principles of Evidence-Based Practice. Upon completion of this self-paced tutorial, you will be able to:
-define Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
-identify the parts of a well-built clinical question
-identify searching strategies that could improve PubMed searching
-identify key critical appraisal issues that help determine the validity of a study
How to tell if an article is worth reading?The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) has published a series of Keynote papers on evidence based practice, critical appraisal skills and clinical guidelines.
Criteria for deciding the quality of an articleThe World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) has published a series of Keynote papers on evidence based practice, critical appraisal skills and clinical guidelines.
Are the study results good enough to be generalized?The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) has published a series of Keynote papers on evidence based practice, critical appraisal skills and clinical guidelines.
