Course Detail
Units:
6.0
Course Components:
Clinical
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: (PH TH 6800 AND PH TH 7810 AND PH TH 7840 AND PH TH 7860) AND All DPT Program Coursework AND Good standing in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training.
Description
One, full-time clinical internship, twelve (12) 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. Students practice and progressively develop a variety of professional skills critical for appropriate professional development. Refer to Canvas for course updates and assignments.