Clinical Internship III

Catalog description

A six-week clinical internship (PTA SUM II) in a physical therapy setting following the completion of the didactic program and successful performance on the Clinical Competency Exam. The course is designed to offer the student an opportunity to demonstrate clinical competency with a variety of patients. The student will work towards entry-level PTA competency per CPI criteria in a clinical setting under personal supervision progressing to clinical supervision as determined by the clinical instructor. (Clinical Supervision: The Clinical Instructor is on-site and immediately available for direction and supervision. Personal Supervision: The Clinical Instructor must observe and/or assist with all patient care.) The student will perform self-assessment and goal setting for continued development of their individual Professional Development Plan.