Clinical Affiliation III

Catalog description

Clinical Affiliation III is the terminal clinical education experience and requires that students perform as a physical therapist assistant entry-level practitioner by the completion of the assignment. Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and/or physical therapist assistant, students will explore in greater depth physical therapy specialty areas of practice such as geriatrics, pediatrics, sports medicine, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, or women’s health. Increasing exposure to complex neurological and rehabilitation clients occurs. Students are also expected to recognize factors within the health care system that impact the delivery of care and to maintain ethical standards of practice.