Clinical Education I: Introduction to Clinical Education.

Catalog description

Semester course; 1 lecture and 4 laboratory hours. 3 credits. Enrollment is restricted to Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Introduces the profession of physical therapy. Emphasizes professionalism, ethics, professional behaviors, physical therapy extenders role and individual differences that may impact patient care. Provides an introduction to the educational concepts that are related to personal growth and patient management. Includes an integrated clinical experience in local clinical facilities that is designed to introduce the student to physical therapy practice. Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies, including simulation-based learning, to allow students to develop interpersonal skills with patients, peers and other health care professionals while applying and practicing skills learned in the first professional year of education in a clinical setting.