PTA258 Clinical Education Experience IV

College of Health Science Physical Therapist Assistant Department

Course Description: Course DescriptionThe focus of this full-time terminal clinical experience is validation of the level of independence gained in patient care, documentation, communication and professionalism as a physical therapist assistant student. The student will work towards independence in all aspects of the scope of physical therapy practice and will achieve entry-level clinical competency upon completion in preparation for the National Physical Therapist Assistant board examination. This clinical education experience allows the student to refine professional interactions and have a basic understanding of departmental administrative mechanisms and expectations. At the completion of the clinical education experience within the clinical setting, the student will return to laboratory activities to demonstrate competent safe care of patients throughout the continuum of care.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: PTA257

Corequisites: None