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
Suggested: Human Embryology and Developmental Biology, 6e (Carlson)
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10e
The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need, 10e
Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 24e
OPP 500-699 – Osteopathic Principles and Practice |
An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment, 4e |
Atlas of Osteopathic Techniques, 4e |
Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine, 4e |
Somatic Dysfunction in Osteopathic Family Medicine, 2e |
PHARM 500-699 – Pharmacology |
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 15e |
New – 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
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
Suggested: Human Embryology and Developmental Biology, 6e (Carlson)
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
Manual of Structural Kinesiology, 22e
Basic Biomechanics, 9e
Brunnstrom’s Clinical Kinesiology, 6e
Observational Gait Analysis: A Visual Guide
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: From Art to Evidence
Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry, 5e
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
Communication from the Inside Out
Physical Therapy Ethics, 2e
Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach
PHTH 521 – Professional and Interprofessional Practice II
Communicating Clinical Decision-Making Through Documentation: Coding, Payment, and Patient Categorization
Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach
Physical 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
Additional Suggested Reading
Fundamentals of the Physical Therapy Examination
How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine and Healthcare
Medical Statistics Made Easy
PHTH 550 – Clinical Competence in Patient Management I
Textbooks from previous coursework
* Titles marked by an asterisk are provided by the SOPT program. Please contact your administrative coordinator for more information.
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
Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6e*
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
Physical Rehabilitation (O‘Sullivan), 7e
Vestibular Rehabilitation, 4e
Imaging in Rehabilitation
PHTH 608 – Neurological Movement System II
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Imaging in Rehabilitation
Improving Functional Outcome in Physical Rehabilitation, 3e
Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6e*
Physical Rehabilitation, 7e
PHTH 620 – Musculoskeletal Movement System I
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*
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
Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy*
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*
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, 2e
Wound Healing: Evidence Based Management, 4e
PHTH 635 – Clinical Reasoning I
Communicating Clinical Decision-Making Through Documentation: Coding, Payment, and Patient Categorization
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
Exercise Prescriptions for Medical Conditions
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
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
* 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*
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
PHTH 722 – Geriatric Physical Therapy
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy*
Imaging in Rehabilitation
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
PHTH 723 – Administration and Leadership
Communicating Clinical Decision-Making Through Documentation: Coding, Payment, and Patient Categorization
Management in Physical Therapy Practices, 2e
Understanding Health Policy: A Clinical Approach, 8e
PHTH 727 – Management of Select Populations II
Davis’ Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 5e*
Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6e*
Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist, 2e
Text and Atlas of Wound Diagnosis and Treatment, 2e
Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8e
Wound Healing: Evidence Based Management, 4e
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
PHTH 646 – Capstone III
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.
SOT Textbooks
Fall 2023
(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
Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills, 3e
OTH 505 – Foundations of Inquiry I
Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Evidence-Based Practice, 4e
OTH 510 – Introduction to Occupation and Occupational Therapy
Applied Theories in Occupational Therapy: A Practical Approach, 2e
Documentation Manual for Occupational Therapy: Writing SOAP Notes, 4e
Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills, 3e
OTH 515 – Psychosocial Processes Across the Life Course
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Vision for Participation, 2e
OTH 520 – Professional Seminar
Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician: Making the Transition
Spring 2024
OTH 530 – Occupation-based Interventions I (Infants, Children, and Adolescents)
Case-Smith’s Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 8e
OTH 535 – Environment, Technology, and Occupation
Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 5e
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
Summer 2024
OTH 550 –Occupation-based Interventions II (Adults)
Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care Skills, 3e
Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 8e
OTH 555 –Occupation-based Health Promotion and Chronic Condition Management
Occupational Therapy in the Promotion of Health and Wellness
OTH 560 / OTH 565 –Level IB Fieldwork (Adults and Older Adults)
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Survival Guide: A Student Planner, 2e
Fall 2024
OTH 605 –Occupation-based Interventions III (Older Adults)
Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults: Promoting Quality of Life Through Collaborative Practice, 4e
OTH 610 –Management and Entrepreneurship
Developing Occupation-Centered Programs with the Community, 3e
The Occupational Therapy Manager, 6e
OTH 615 – Foundations of Inquiry III
Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Evidence-Based Practice, 4e
OTH 620 –Transition to Practice
Leadership for a Better World: Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, 2e
OTH 625 –Level IC Fieldwork
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Survival Guide: A Student Planner, 2e