PTA 245 - Clinical Practicum IV

(A minimum of 240 hours of clinical per semester) This clinical is de­signed to be a final step in the development of the physical therapist assistant student and demonstrate entry-level competence with skills with full patient caseload and additional responsibilities in a physical therapy setting. Students will be expected to perform patient care skills as related to the profession of physical therapy in a competent and ethical manner. In addition, students will complete an in-service, present a patient case study and relate how the PTA fits into an integrated health care environment.

Semester hours: 6.0

Prerequisites:

Restrictions and Notes:

  • The student will be responsible for travel, lodging and living expenses for the duration of that clinical.

Last updated: 04/13/2022