PHTA 2053 PTA Clinical Practicum I

This 200-hour clinical experience is designed to introduce students to the healthcare setting through interaction in a physical therapy setting. This course provides a combination of observation and hands-on practice of selected physical therapy interventions in a closely supervised clinical setting with ongoing communication between the student, clinical instructor and academic faculty. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and student self-awareness for ongoing personal and professional development.

Credits

3 Credits

Prerequisite

PHTA 1243, PHTA 1246, PHTA 1272, and BIOL 2654 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.PHA 2001 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

Distribution

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lecture Hours

0

Lab Hours

9

Fees

100