The following resources will help you with various assignments covered in PTH 275 online course.  Additional resources (online journal articles)  are found in the Physical Therapy Online Subject Guide. 

                                                             NetLibrary  (Online Electronic Books)

Electronic books (e-books) are available on various  topics covered in PTH 275 through TTC’s Online library (netLibrary).  Using keyword search, enter the topic or subject you are studying.  The resulting book titles are all fully available online.  Some of the titles found in NetLibrary include: 

   (search terms - Stroke Rehabilitation)
The evaluation and treatment of mild traumatic brain injury - by Nils R. Varney  (search terms - Traumatic brain injury)
Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism in the elderly - by J. Meara & W. Koller  (search terms - Parkinson's disease)
Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Law and Ethics - by Dean M. Hariis  (search terms ethics and healthcare)

For assistance in using netLibrary visit the tutorials section located on the Research page.  

                                                                    INTERNET SITES

Career / Resume / Interviewing Resources

The Interviewing Skills Handbook - http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/studentlife/Interview.pdf  (pdf file)
Geared toward Health Professionals, a very useful handbook.  Includes interview questions, sample cover and thank you letters, interview preparation tips, samples of frequently asked questions by the interviewer and of the interviewee.  

Career Information - Fantastic site found at http://online.onetcenter.org. This site is part of the Occupational Information Online network. It contains descriptions on over 950 occupations. Each description includes the occupation's tasks, skills required, knowledge needed, wages (broken down by state), trends in the occupational field, etc. Information and statistics are provided by the US Dept. of Labor. Information is available on many "art" and "creative" type occupations.

Physical Therapy Quickstart Resume Template - Downloadable physical therapy resume.  6 different file formats available.  Resume template can be downloaded to customize with own personal information.  http://www.collegegrad.com/resumes/quickstart/physther.shtml


NOTE:  Internet sites change constantly.  If you find any of the above sites no longer functioning, please contact your instructor or the reference librarian @ the Main campus library. The link will then be removed.

Citing your work using APA style

For  help with citing sources in APA style see http://www.apastyle.org/. (Official site of the American Psychological Association)

More Resources

The Research link from the library’s web page provides resources such as an APA citation guide, web site evaluation guide, and statistical information.  You will also find specific course resource pages and subject guides.