Clinical Education II

Catalog description

This is a full-time, eight-week clinical education experience supervised by a licensed physical therapist in a setting appropriate to allow synthesis of the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary practice patterns. Experience with patient/client education, neuromuscular practice patterns, and practice management are also explored. Students participate in all aspects of patient management including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognoses and plan of care, as well as interventions and outcome assessment. Students utilize electronic documentation, improve time management, engage in delegation/supervision, and demonstrate the ability to work as a member of an interprofessional teams. Students are expected to practice with integrity, compassion and demonstrating moral agency in all areas of practice.