PTA254 Clinical Internship III

This internship provides the final clinical experience. The focus of this internship is validation of the level of independence gained in patient care, documentation, and professionalism as a physical therapist assistant student. The student will work towards independence in all aspects of the scope of physical therapy practice. This internship combines courses PTA 252 and PTA 253 for a full time 10-week experience to allow the student to establish a comfort level and confidence with the facility, supervising therapist, and patients. The PTA student will be able to follow the progression from initial contact through discharge with a multitude of different rehabilitation opportunities.

Prerequisites

PTA205PTA210

Credit Hours:

4.00

Catalog Code:

PTA254