Authors: M. Catherine Thut, Catherine Hunt
Physical therapy aides who are trained with this comprehensive professional resource have a high degree of carryover and
competence in treating patients. Author Catherine Thut, M.B.A., PT, developed the material in this 160-page manual at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Providing quality service and care to the patient is a
professional responsibility in the health-care industry. Yet, in times of staff shortages, providing this level of care is a challenge. For this reason, physical therapists turn to aides for assistance. Unfortunately, aides are not always equipped with appropriate or adequate information, and the result is inconsistency in quality of care. This text was developed…
