Course Detail
Units:
9.0
Course Components:
Clinical
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PH TH 6800, 7810 and all PT Department Coursework, AND Good Standing in the Department of PT.
Description
One, full-time clinical internship, ten (10) weeks in length. Students practice patient management skills in the clinical environment under the direct supervision of an experienced physical therapist. Students perform patient examination/measurement techniques, evaluate and interpret examination results, determine a physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis, design and implement a thorough plan of care, and evaluate patient outcomes. The student will also practice and progressively develop a variety of skills critical for appropriate development of professionalism. Students should refer to the course CANVAS site for clinical education updates and specific course assignments.