PHTH 224 - Clinical Practicum II

(TP/SS only)

Capstone clinical course consisting of eight fulltime weeks of supervised clinical experience in a physical therapy setting. The student will practice advanced skills learned in the physical therapist assistant curriculum under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist or supervision team of licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant. The student will develop entry-level skills in the legal and ethical issues of clinical practice, the measures and interventions required of a clinical population, documentation and progression of patient care, and the comprehensive non-direct patient related skills necessary for the professional role and responsibilities of the entry level physical therapist assistant. PREREQUISITE(S): PHTH 101, PHTH 102, PHTH 103, PHTH 104, PHTH 105, PHTH 106, PHTH 112, PHTH 113, PHTH 114, PHTH 116, PHTH 201, PHTH 204, PHTH 205, PHTH 206, PHTH 223 and consent of department. COREQUISITE(S): PHTH 215, PHTH 216, and PHTH 220. This course consists of 320 hours in a clinical setting, 40 hours each week for eight weeks.

7 semester hours

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

Demonstrate the entry level knowledge, clinical skills, and professional abilities of a physical therapist assistant.
Manage initial steps toward an effective transition from the educational program to a career as a licensed PTA.
Exhibit competent patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist or supervision team of licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in an ethical, legal, safe, and effective manner in a health care setting.

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