PTA 260 - Clinical Practice II (4 Credits)

This is the first of two terminal clinical experience courses. It is a six-week supervised clinical assignment in a hospital, extended care facility, rehabilitation facility, specialty facility or outpatient facility. Students are expected to apply previously- learned didactic and clinical material to patient care and to demonstrate consistent weekly progress toward goals established for chart review, documentation, patient treatment, time management and staff interaction. Students are expected to make a verbal presentation to the staff at the host facility on a topic determined in conjunction with the clinical instructor. Clinical Hours: 240. Prerequisite(s): PTA 250 and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Materials Fee: $45. Insurance Fee: $30. Usually offered in the spring.