Introduction to clinical facilities as an active participant in the health care team. During this 8-week, full-time clinical course the student affiliates at a clinical site. Students use basic physical therapy procedures, administer modalities, as well as carry out basic exercise programs and gait training. This course will allow for physical therapist students to relate previous course work to patient care and develop skills as a multi-discipline medical team member. All treatment supervised by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. This course requires close coordination between students, clinical supervisor, and course coordinator. 160 clinical hours. PREREQUISITE: PTA 1203 PTA Clinical Processes.

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