Integrated Clinical Experience

Catalog description

This course progresses previous physical therapy knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning required for various clinical settings within the patient/client management framework and promotes the development of professional behaviors of the physical therapist. Coursework prepares the learner to manage the complexities of leadership in physical therapy, focusing on the development of leadership philosophy and strategies for managing clinical casework. The learner physical therapist will explore additional topics such as delegation and oversight, ensuring they can effectively lead and collaborate within a clinical team. The course also addresses the management of resources, including optimizing staff and equipment used to enhance patient care. Through a combination of lectures and supervised clinical experiences, learners will apply and refine patient management techniques, while also practicing essential professional behaviors. Emphasis will be placed on effective communication with interdisciplinary teams, strategic delegation, and resource management, all framed within the patient/client management model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework. The learner physical therapist will apply and practice patient management techniques in a supervised clinical setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Year 1, Term 4 courses, Professional Competencies I (comprehensive written exam and practical), and Clinical Education I