PH TH 7840 - Terminal Full-Time Clinical: Experience II

The first of three final terminal full-time clinical experiences, eleven (11) weeks in length, takes place after all didactic coursework is complete. 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 continued development of: professionalism & ethics; clinical reasoning; interprofessional collaborative care, & advocacy.