Most core textbooks for PNWU program courses are available through our library databases. Links to the most current editions of required titles can be found below. If you are away from campus, you will be prompted to log in with your PNWU network username and password. For each separate resource you should create a personal user account to take full advantage of all database features. The various eBook platforms may differ slightly in bookmarking and note-taking functionality.
COM Textbooks
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10e
The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need, 10e
| FM 500-699 – Family Medicine |
| Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 13e |
| New Resource: Bates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination (video collection) |
| Clinician’s Pocket Reference, 12e |
| Suggested Additional Resources: Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2024 |
| Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 24e |
| Case Files (EM, Peds, Psychiatry, Medical Ethics) |
| DeGowin’s Clinical Examination Videos (AccessMedicine) |
| Textbook of Physical Diagnosis: History and Examination, 8e (Swartz/ClinicalKey) |
| PHARM 500-699 – Pharmacology |
| Katzung’s Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 16e |
MAMS Textbooks
Recommended Additional Resources (BIOMED 505-510, 512)
Acland Video Atlas of Human Anatomy
Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination & History Taking, 13e
DeGowin’s Clinical Examination Videos (AccessMedicine)
Gray’s Anatomy for Students, 5e
Print: Recommended print titles can be found in the library. Ask a librarian for assistance.
SOPT Textbooks
SPT1
* Titles marked by an asterisk are provided by the SOPT program. Please contact your administrative coordinator for more information.
PHTH 500 – Foundations I
Dutton’s Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, 2e
Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry, 5e
Communicating Clinical Decision-Making Through Documentation: Coding, Payment, and Patient Categorization
Goodman and Snyder’s Differential Diagnosis for the Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 7e*
PHTH 501 – Foundations of Clinical Practice II
Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion, 12e
Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, 6e
Exercise Prescription for Medical Conditions
Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8e
Musculoskeletal Interventions: Techniques for Therapeutic Exercise, 4e
PHTH 505 – Gross Anatomy & Neuroscience
Atlas of Human Anatomy: Classic Regional Approach (Netter), 8e
Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9e
Fundamental Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications, 5e
Larsen’s Human Embryology, 6e
PHTH 506 – Applied Neuroscience
New – Clinical Neuroanatomy (Waxman), 30e
Fundamental Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications, 5e
Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6e*
Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases, 3e*
Suggested: Neuroanatomy: An Atlas of Structures, Sections and Systems, 2e
PHTH 510 – Lifespan Development
Human Development and Performance Throughout the Lifespan, 2e*
Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6e*
PHTH 512 – Movement Science I
Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion, 12e
Brunnstrom’s Clinical Kinesiology, 6e
PHTH 513 – Movement Science II
Improving Functional Outcome in Physical Rehabilitation, 3e
Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 4e
Observational Gait Analysis, 4e
PHTH 514 – Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness & Performance, 12e
Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8e
PHTH 515 – Intro to Pathophysiology
Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist, 5e*
Goodman and Snyder’s Differential Diagnosis for the Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 6e*
PHTH 516 – Applied Pathophysiology
Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist,5e*
PHTH 520 – Professional and Interprofessional Practice I
Physical Therapy Ethics, 2e
Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case Based Approach
Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach, 2e
PHTH 521 – Professional and Interprofessional Practice II
Communicating Clinical Decision-Making Through Documentation: Coding, Payment, and Patient Categorization
Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach, 2ePhysical Therapy Ethics, 2e
Understanding Health Policy: A Clinical Approach, 8e
PHTH 543 – Integrated Rural Clinical Outreach I
APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 4.0
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
PHTH 545 – Evidence Informed Practice
Evidence Based Physical Therapy, 2e
Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Evidence-Based Practice, 4e
Guide to Evidence-based Physical Therapy Practice, 5e*
Supplementary readings:
Medical Statistics Made Easy
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy: The Matrix Method, 6e
PHTH 550 – Clinical Competence in Patient Management I
Textbooks from previous coursework
SPT2
PHTH 602 – Foundations of Clinical Practice III
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Goodman and Snyder’s Differential Diagnosis for the Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 6e*
Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, 6e
PHTH 607 – Neurological Movement System I
Improving Functional Outcome in Physical Rehabilitation 3e
PHTH 608 – Neurological Movement System II
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Imaging in Rehabilitation
Improving Functional Outcome in Physical Rehabilitation, 3e
Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills, 3e
Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6e*
O’Sullivan & Schmitz’s Physical Rehabilitation, 8e
PHTH 620 – Musculoskeletal Movement System I
Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e
Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8e
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy: From Art to Evidence
Musculoskeletal Interventions: Techniques for Therapeutic Exercises 4e
Imaging in Rehabilitation
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
PHTH 621 – Musculoskeletal Movement System II
Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8e
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy: From Art to Evidence
Musculoskeletal Interventions: Techniques for Therapeutic Exercises 4e
Imaging in Rehabilitation
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 7e
Goodman and Snyder’s Differential Diagnosis for the Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 6e*
Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e
Physical Therapy Ethics, 2e
PHTH 622 – Professional and Interprofessional Practice III
Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach
PHTH 625 – Cardiopulmonary Movement System
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: An Evidence-based Approach 3e
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy, 7e
Goodman and Snyder’s Differential Diagnosis for the Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 6e*
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
PHTH 626 – Management of Select Populations
Comprehensive Wound Management*
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Goodman and Snyder’s Differential Diagnosis for the Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 6e*
Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine, 8e
Text and Atlas of Wound Diagnosis and Treatment, 3e
Wound Healing: Evidence Based Management, 4e
PHTH 635 – Clinical Reasoning I
Communicating Clinical Decision-Making Through Documentation: Coding, Payment, and Patient Categorization
Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, 5e
Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach, 2e
PHTH 644 – Integrated Clinical Practice I
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
Davis’s Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
PHTH 646 – Capstone I
Evidence Based Physical Therapy, 2e
Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Evidence-Based Practice, 4e
Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide, 4e
AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors, 11e
PHTH 647 – Capstone II
Evidence Based Physical Therapy, 2e
Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Evidence-Based Practice, 4e
Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide, 4e
AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors, 11e
* Titles marked by an asterisk are provided by the SOPT program. Please contact your administrative coordinator for more information.
SPT3
PHTH 709 – Pediatric Physical Therapy
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children, 3e
Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6e*
PHTH 722 – Geriatric Physical Therapy
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4e*
PHTH 723 – Administration and Leadership
Communicating Clinical Decision-Making Through Documentation: Coding, Payment, and Patient Categorization
Managerial and Supervisory Principles for Physical Therapists. 3e*
Management in Physical Therapy Practices, 2e
Understanding Health Policy: A Clinical Approach, 8e
PHTH 727 – Management of Select Populations II
Goodman and Snyder’s Differential Diagnosis for the Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 7e*
Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8e
PHTH 736 – Clinical Reasoning II
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Exercise Prescription for Medical Conditions
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
PHTH 746 – Integrated Rural Clinical Outreach II
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness & Performance, 12e
Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8e
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
* Titles marked by an asterisk are provided by the SOPT program. Please contact your administrative coordinator for more information.
SOT Textbooks
MSOT YEAR 1
Fall
(Note: Books without links are provided to individual students by the program. Current students should contact SOT Administrative Coordinator for access.)
OTH 500 – Human Capacities I
Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills, 3e
Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 8e
OTH 505 – Foundations of Inquiry I
Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Evidence-Based Practice, 4e
OTH 510 – Introduction to Occupation and Occupational Therapy
Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills, 3e
Applied Theories in Occupational Therapy: A Practical Approach, 2e
Documentation Manual for Occupational Therapy: Writing SOAP Notes, 4e
NEW – Documentation Manual for Occupational Therapy: Writing SOAP Notes, 5e
OTH 515 – Psychosocial Processes Across the Life Course
Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy: The Theoretical Basis and Practice Application of Group Intervention, 5e
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Vision for Participation, 2e
OTH 520 – Professional Seminar
An Occupational Perspective on Leadership: Theoretical and Practical Dimensions, 3e
Spring
OTH 525 – Human Capacities II
Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy (online resource)
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7e)
OTH 530 – Occupation-based Interventions I (Infants, Children, and Adolescents)
Case-Smith’s Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 8e
OTH 540 –Foundations of Inquiry II
Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Evidence-Based Practice, 4e
OTH 545 –Level IA Fieldwork (Infants, Children, and Adolescents)
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Survival Guide: A Student Planner, 2e
OTH 555 –Occupation-based Health Promotion and Chronic Condition Management
No text required
Summer
OTH 535 – Environment, Technology, and Occupation
Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 8e
OTH 550 –Occupation-based Interventions II (Adults)
Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills, 3e
Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 8e
OTH 560 – Level IB Fieldwork (Adults and Older Adults)
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Survival Guide: A Student Planner, 2e
OTH 565 – Level IC Fieldwork (Non-traditional)
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Survival Guide: A Student Planner, 2e
OTH 570 – Professional Seminar II
Leading & Managing Occupational Therapy Services: An Evidence-Based Approach, 3e
MSOT YEAR 2
Fall
OTH 605 –Occupation-based Interventions III (Older Adults)
Functional Performance in Older Adults, 4e
OTH 610 –Management and Entrepreneurship
Leading & Managing Occupational Therapy Services: An Evidence-Based Approach, 3e
OTH 615 – Foundations of Inquiry III
Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Evidence-Based Practice, 4e
OTH 625 –Level ID Fieldwork
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Survival Guide: A Student Planner, 2e
Spring
OTH 635 – Level II Fieldwork A
Text TBD
Summer
OTH 640 – Level II Fieldwork B
Text TBD
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