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Medical Terminology Resources

Medline Plus: Health Topics

MedSpeak (Medical Library Association)

Understanding Medical Words Online Tutorial (MedlinePlus)

Website List

Professional Associations & Organizations

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
National organization for professional certification and development.
American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)
A group committed to the professional development of exercise physiology, its advancement, and the credibility of exercise physiologists.
The National Rehabilitation Association
An advocacy group promoting the rehabilitation and living of people with disability.
United Spinal Association: Spinal Cord Resource Center
United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, and providing support and information to loved ones, care providers and professionals.

Testing & Certification Support

Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)
Professionals working in the field of driver education/driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education and information dissemination.
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (fsbpt)
Promotes a strong foundation of laws and regulatory standards in physical therapy, effective tools and systems to assess entry-level and continuing competence, and public and professional awareness of resources for public protection.

Assistive Technologies & Special Equipment

National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)
Automotive Mobility Solutions. A non-profit trade association of mobility equipment manufacturers, dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and assisting with driving independence using wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Clinical Support

Assessments
Stroke Engine provides the most current information about interventions and assessment tools used in stroke rehabilitation. It is a Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery.

Evidence-Based Resources

Evidence-Based Review of Stroke Rehabilitation (EBRSR)
Explore both therapy-based and pharmacological interventions associated with stroke rehabilitation. Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery.
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
(NARIC) is the library of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). We collect, catalog, and disseminate the articles, reports, curricula, guides, and other publications and products of the research projects funded by NIDILRR.

Codes, Regulations, Standards

Code of Ethics from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

All PTs are obligated to comply with the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist.

International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11)

ICD provides critical knowledge on the extent, causes and consequences of human disease and death worldwide via data that is reported and coded with the ICD. Clinical terms coded with ICD are the main basis for health recording and statistics on disease in primary, secondary and tertiary care, as well as on cause of death certificates. These data and statistics support payment systems, service planning, administration of quality and safety, and health services research.

Physical Therapy Licensing Rhode Island

For information, forms and applications related to physical therapy licensing, consult this resource from the state of Rhode Island.