Entry Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Students

About the AuthorTerry Larson, PT, DPT, completed a Bachelor of Arts in Dance (2000), a Master of Science in Physical Therapy (2004), and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine (2008). She owns a private in-home pelvic health practice in Florida, treating men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction and associated orthopedic conditions. She is the Program Director for the Hybrid Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Community Based Education & Development (CBD College) in Los Angeles, California. In addition, she is a Senior Teaching Assistant for Herman and Wallace Pelvic Health Institute and Associated Faculty for Hanover College, Bowling Green State University, South College, and Augustana College Hybrid DPT programs.

• About the Author Preface Section I Data Collection Chapter 1 Vital Signs Chapter 2 Gait and Balance Testing Tinetti Test/Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment Timed Up and Go Test Berg Balance Scale Dynamic Gait Index Chapter 3 Sensory Testing Cranial Nerve Testing Chapter 4 Range of Motion Testing Cervical Spine Shoulder Elbow/Forearm Wrist Thoracolumbar Hip Knee Ankle Chapter 5 Manual Muscle Testing Cervical Spine Scapula Shoulder Elbow/Forearm Wrist Trunk Hip Knee Ankle Chapter 6 Muscle Length Testing Upper Quarter Lower Quarter Chapter 7 Posture Chapter 8 Wheelchair Measurement Wheelchair Measurement Chapter 9 Developmental Reflexes Developmental Reflexes Section II Interventions Chapter 10 Breathing Exercises Breathing Exercises Chapter 11 Airway Clearance Airway Clearance Chapter 12 Physical Agents Electrotherapy—Sensory Level Electrotherapy—Motor Level Cryotherapy Moist Hot Pack Paraffin Ultrasound Mechanical Traction Chapter 13 Functional Training Positioning and Draping Bed Mobility Transfers Handling Techniques Facilitation Techniques Gait Patterns Wheelchair Operation Lifting Techniques Chapter 14 Manual Therapy Soft Tissue Mobilization Joint Mobilization—Upper Quarter Joint Mobilization—Lower Quarter Chapter 15 Therapeutic Exercise Range of Motion Stretching Strengthening Chapter 16 Wound Management Isolation Techniques—Handwashing Isolation Techniques—Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment Sterile Techniques—Donning and Doffing Sterile Gloves Sterile Techniques—Application of a Wound Dressing and Sterile Field References