Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical I

Catalog description

This course is designed to allow for application of fundamental material learned in the classroom in the physical therapy healthcare environment. Additionally, this course will include an emphasis on coursework that focuses on topics such as documentation, data collections, theory, clinical judgment, and utilization of the medical record. Students will experience physical therapist assistant interventions, prioritizing responsibilities in a changing environment, applying ethical and professional behaviors, as well as interaction within the PT/physical therapist a ssistant team. Upon completion of this course, the student should have a full understanding of the role of the physical therapist assistant and PT/physical therapist assistant team in the clinical environment.