Course Detail
Units:
1.0
Course Components:
Clinical
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: PH TH 6800, PH TH 6820 AND PH TH 6830; Good standing in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training; Consent from the Director of Clinical Education; Demonstration of Appropriate Professional Behaviors.
Description
During this optional clinical education experience, the first, second, or third year DPT student spends a minimum of 4 hours per/week, or equivalent variations (minimum of 45 clinical contact hours) throughout any semester of their first, second, or third academic year, under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist in a specialized clinical experience. This experience is designed to help students integrate knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviors learned to practicing patient-client management (examination, evaluation, PT diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, and outcomes).