PTA 242 — Clinical Practicum III (5) (0,15)
The students will participate in providing physical therapy in various clinical settings under the supervision of the CI and PT. Students will have the opportunity and be expected to apply skills learned in all the prior PTA classroom and clinical courses. This third rotation is full-time, 40 hours per week, for six weeks of clinical experience for 240 clinical hours. The course includes all aspects of the PTA clinical practice, patient care activities, weekly assignments, and special projects. Students will complete professional presentations, participate in the quality improvement processes, become familiar with interprofessional teams, and pursue lifelong learning activities. Emphasis on utilizing the knowledge gained in the PTA program via demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving abilities related to the clinical setting is expected. The third clinical course requires improvement in the student's skills and competency progression in all performance areas, as reflected in all areas of the Clinical Performance Instrument. The student must achieve Entry Level performance after this course. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available Physical Therapist Assistant Program SPECIAL NOTE: Explore the Physical Therapist Assistant Program and come to an information session .