PHTH 223 - Clinical Practicum I

(TP/SS only)

Supervised clinical experience in a physical therapy setting. The student will practice skills learned on actual patients under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist of a licensed physical therapist assistant in a variety of local clinical facilities. PREREQUISITE(S): PHTH 106, PHTH 201, and consent of department. COREQUISITE(S): PHTH 204, PHTH 205, and PHTH 206. 240 clinical hours.

5 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate the developing knowledge, clinical skills and professional abilities of a PTA in an actual clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist or the supervision team of licensed physical therapist and licensed physical therapist assistant.
Exhibit competent patient care under the direction and close supervision of a licensed physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe and effective manner.

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