May 31, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Catalog

PHT 2810 - Clinical Experience 2

Credit Hours: 6.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course is a terminal, full-time clinical experience to provide the student with the opportunity to receive clinical experience as a student physical therapist assistant in a clinical setting and demonstrate entry level skills under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, and practice readiness for employment in the profession. The CI (clinical instructor) may be a licensed PT or PTA. The purpose is to gain real time experience and training in the clinical setting, apply the various knowledge and skills that have been taught in the classroom and lab, and prepare for entry to the workplace as a PTA. Students are expected to perform at entry level. A total minimum of 320 hours is required.
Occupational (A.S. and A.A.S.)