PTA 2250 — Clinical III
Final clinical experience continues to develop interventions, techniques, and patient care skills. During this 8-week, full-time clinical course the student affiliates at a clinical site. Students use basic physical therapy procedures, administer modalities, as well as carry out basic exercise programs and gait training. This course will allow for physical therapist students to relate previous course work to patient care and develop skills as a multi-discipline medical team member. All treatment supervised by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. This course requires close coordination between students, clinical supervisor, and course coordinator. Upon completion of this affiliation, students are expected to be able to practice as entry-level physical therapist assistants. 240 clinical hours. Lab.
Prerequisites: PTA 2249