PT 134 - Clinical Affiliation Preparation

Credits: 2

Description
Integrated academic and community experiences provide enhanced learning of physical therapy patient care interventions and the team approach under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist as applicable. The emphasis of this course is applying learned fundamental skills to clinical performance expectations. The focus is solid preparation for future full-time clinical affiliations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication skills: verbal, non-verbal and written.
Use patient information to determine fundamental treatment interventions within the physical therapist’s plan of care.
Demonstrate professional, ethical and safe behavior.
Demonstrate appropriate use of fundamental assessment and treatment techniques and procedures.
Identify, implement and modify appropriate fundamental treatment interventions within the physical therapist’s plan of care and under the supervision of the physical therapist.
Demonstrate effective use of time and personnel.
Comply with all departmental policies and procedures.
Research and present an in-service.
Maintain safety for patient, self and all personnel at all times.

Prerequisite: PT 105 and PT 110 and PT 111 and PT 117 and PT 118