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:
- PTA 240 - Clinical Practicum III
Restrictions and Notes:
- The student will be responsible for travel, lodging and living expenses for the duration of that clinical.