Clinical Education IV

Catalog description

This final eight week full-time affiliation provides the learner with competency in the entry-level skills of managing patients with simple to complex musculoskeletal dysfunction, neurologic dysfunction, cardiopulmonary dysfunction, integumentary problems, or complex medical conditions, as well as entry level skills in the administrative functions of the physical therapist. The purpose of this affiliation is to allow the student to participate in the full spectrum of clinical and administrative functions of the physical therapist. The learner is expected to actively participate, with supervision, in the entire patient management process, demonstrating critical-thinking skills and effective communication skills. Prerequisite(s): PT 600 .