PHTA 2140 Clinical Education I
This course provides students with the opportunity to observe and practice skills learned in the classroom and laboratory at various clinical settings for physical therapy practice. Students will be supervised by a clinical instructor who is either a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant. Topics include preparation of patients, treatment areas, and equipment; vital signs and sensory assessment; wound care and personal protection; transfers, body mechanics, and assistive devices; application of physical agents; goniometric measurements; therapeutic massage; interpersonal and communication skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation; and modification of interventions within the plan of care.
Due to the nature of the clinical education experience, clinical competency skills that are covered in PHTA 2180 and/or 2190 may be addressed in PHTA 2140. Success in the course requires students require no more than 75% assistance with competency skills and no more than 50% assistance with all critical skills (communication, clinical behaviors, safety, accountability, & clinical problem solving).
Prerequisite
PHTA 2110; PHTA 2120; PHTA 2130;
Corequisite
None