Introduction to Clinical Education

Catalog description

Provides students with a foundation for clinical experiences and provide simulated hands-on practice in doing tests and measures used in physical therapy and in nursing. Concepts of expert practice, experiential learning, collaborative learning are explored. Interprofessional learning will be emphasized through work with nursing students. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of experiential learning, professional behaviors, self-evaluation and personal reflection. Students will work collaboratively with nursing students in a simulation lab while developing an understanding of interprofessional patient care.