Clinical Integrations

Catalog description

This course is strategically placed in semester 6 at the conclusion of the didactic portion of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program just before student therapists go out on extended clinical rotations. It is designed to aid students in assimilating conte nt from all clinical management courses. Students are asked to analyze complex case scenarios, utilize evaluation skills, and design interventions including patient/family education and home exercise programs. Students work in teams to plan and rehearse ea ch element of patient management to address case -based problems or patient simulations with consultation from faculty. Components of clinical practice that are integrated in this course include: interpersonal communication, utilization of evidence -based pr actice, examination, evaluation, plan of care establishment, intervention execution and modification, documentation, billing, and self and peer review. This course is designed to prepare students to make the transition from the classroom to the clinic.