PHT 5250 Clinical Experience I

1 Hours

This course introduces the student to the clinical environment in order to develop professional interpersonal skills needed to successfully interact with patients, families, health care professionals and the community. Students evaluate and treat patients under the supervision of a clinical instructor one day each week at local clinical facilities to practice skills learned in the didactic portion of the program. The development of writing skills for clear, concise and accurate medical record documentation is emphasized. Students also begin to develop an individual plan for long-term affiliations including choosing the first long-term clinical, Physical Therapy Practice 1.