Physical Therapist Assistant

American Heart Association 2010 Guidelines for CPR and ECC
Provides a summary of changes and webcasts on the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines for CPR and ECC for 3 different populations: hospitals, EMS, and the community.

Career Guidance Resources on the Internet  
Links to the career websites.

Drugs.com
Provides comprehensive information on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products, including a pill identifier and interactions checker.

The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Provides information on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).

Florida Department of Health: Massage Therapy Board Overview
Provides licensure information and Florida laws and statutes related to massage therapy.

Florida Department of Health: Physical Therapy Board Overview
Provides licensure information, continuing education information, and Florida laws and statutes related to physical therapy.

Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body
Features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Links to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance procedures.

Healthy People 2020
A statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats. 

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
The United State's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body for health care organizations and programs.

KidsHealth for Parents: Physical Therapy
Describes what physical therapy is and when and where physical therapy might help a child.

Learn CPR
Provides illustrated guides on performing CPR on adults, children, infants, and pets. Video demonstration also provided.

Massage Therapy.com
Provides a massage therapist directory, information about careers in massage, a massage and bodywork glossary of terminology, and other information on the benefits of massage.

MedlinePlus
Includes a Medical Encyclopedia, Medical Dictionary, Interactive Tutorials on common procedures and conditions, and Doctor and Dentist Directories.

MERCKSource Resource Library
Includes A.D.A.M. Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, Merck Manuals, and the PDR Family Guide to Over-the-Counter Drugs.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
Provides information on aquatic therapy, exercise guidelines for people with disabilities, exercises for children, flexibility exercises for older adults, and other information on fitness and exercise.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Provides study resources and other information on the National Certification Exam.

Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma: Physical Therapy Corner
Provides a listing of common sports injuries and physical therapy exercises that can be performed to treat the injuries.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Provides health standards, regulations, and inspections to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths.

PhysicalTherapist.com
Provides job listings, clinic listings, a message board and links to news and other relevant information.

Physical Therapy Assistant Program: Mobile Site
This site, designed for mobile devices, provides links to websites on evidence-based practice.

Physical Therapy: The Web Space
Provides a listing of sites that deal with diseases, injuries, and conditions that are often seen by physical therapists, such as hip replacement, carpal tunnel syndrome, multiple sclerosis, etc.

PTCentral
Provides career information, job listings, and other current news and events relevant to physical therapy.

Real Bodywork: Massage Learning Center
Created by Sean Riehl, this site links to information and video clips on conditions and muscles that can be treated with massage therapy.

Touch Research Institutes
Founded by Dr. Tiffany Field of the University of Miami, the Touch Research Institute is dedicated to studying the effects of touch therapy and researches the effects of massage therapy at all stages of life from newborns to senior citizens.