PHTA 2053: PTA Clinical Practicum I

Credit Hours 3.0 Lecture Hours 0.0 Lab Hours 9.0
Type of Credit
Occupational/Technical
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This 200-hour clinical experience is designed to introduce students to the healthcare setting through interaction in a physical therapy setting. This course provides a combination of observation and hands-on practice of selected physical therapy interventions in a closely supervised clinical setting with ongoing communication between the student, clinical instructor and academic faculty. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and student self-awareness for ongoing personal and professional development.
Prerequisite(s)
PHTA 1203, PHTA 1243, PHTA 1272, and BIOL 2654 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. PHTA 2001 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.