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This guide provides information on the many different library and Internet resources available to Physical Therapist Assistant students, some basic tips on how to conduct research, and contact information if you need assistance from a librarian. Use the tabs along the top of the page to explore the different resources.
Remote and Mobile Access
Washburn students and faculty may search many of the resources listed from any computer with Internet access. To access restricted resources from off campus, you will be prompted to enter your name and WIN.
Many of the databases provided through the Washburn University Libraries have mobile sites which make it easy to search for articles from an iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android, smartphone, and other mobile devices.
APTA & Other Professional Associations
- American Physical Therapy AssociationThe national organization for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
- Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist AssistantThis Guide is intended to serve physical therapist assistants in interpreting the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Guide provides guidelines by which physical therapist assistants may determine the propriety of their conduct. It is also intended to guide the development of physical therapist assistant students.
- Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist AssistantHere is the code of ethics for the physical therapist assistant profession.
- Kansas Physical Theraphy AssociationThe KPTA website is the place for information for both KPTA Members and Consumers. Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants will find practice updates, research articles, career opportunities and much more throughout the site.
- Kansas State Board of Healing Arts - Relating to the Practice of Physical TherapyRegulations relating to the practice of physical therapy. July 2009
- The Federation of State Boards of Physical TherapyThis organization oversees the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
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