Includes bibliographical references and index.

The profession of physical therapy -- The changing world and the future of physical therapy -- Evolving roles in physical therapy -- Financing physical therapist assistant education -- A primer on physical therapist assistant education -- Standards of behavior and conduct -- Student performance evaluation -- Presentations, papers, and projects -- Managing the learning process -- Will I do well enough? -- Taking control: self-management strategies --

Legal and ethical considerations -- Students with disabilities -- When speaking and writing English is a challenge -- Re-entry and career transition students / ChrisTina Buettell -- Evidence-based practice in physical therapy -- Information competence -- Diversity and cultural competence in physical therapy -- Collaboration: you're on the team -- Student involvement in the American Physical Therapy Association -- Attending conferences -- Preparing for licensure -- Entering the job market -- Challenges for the new graduate -- Planning for life-long learning -- Working with your supervisor(s).