PTA 221 - Clinical Experience

1 CR
Weekly sessions will be spent in area health settings where the student will have an opportunity to apply in the clinical setting those skills developed in earlier course work. Treatment and patient care will be carried out under the supervision of qualified physical therapists and/or physical therapist assistants. Emphasis will also be placed on observing and reporting patients’ response to treatment. An ongoing journal of student clinical experiences is required. Lab Fee

Corequisite: PTA 220 .

Additional Information: Formal admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program required. Criminal background check and CPR certification must be current anytime the student is in the clinical setting.