PTAP-214 Clinical Education II

This course consists of a clinical experience at one clinical site. The students will have the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge developed in previous coursework in the technical program.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

BIOL-203, PSYC-101, PTAP-110, PTAP-130, and PTAP-213

Notes

Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from the varied clinical sites. Students must also be available for a clinical schedule that may include, but is not limited to extended hours, alternate days, evenings, and/or weekends. The clinical schedule listed is a representation of one of the possible scheduling options.

Hours Weekly

8 hours clinical weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Apply the skills and knowledge gained in the areas of anatomy, pathology, kinesiology, patient
    care fundaments, orthopedics, and modalities to a patient population under the supervision of a
    clinical instructor.
  2. 2. Explain organizational hierarchy and a typical work day in a clinical setting.
  3. 3. Perform technical skills in a clinical setting.
  4. 4. Continue to develop an awareness of clinical decision-making and start to apply that
    knowledge under the guidance of the clinical instructor.
  5. 5. Evaluate patient progression.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Apply the skills and knowledge gained in the areas of anatomy, pathology, kinesiology, patient
    care fundaments, orthopedics, and modalities to a patient population under the supervision of a
    clinical instructor.
  2. 2. Explain organizational hierarchy and a typical work day in a clinical setting.
  3. 3. Perform technical skills in a clinical setting.
  4. 4. Continue to develop an awareness of clinical decision-making and start to apply that
    knowledge under the guidance of the clinical instructor.
  5. 5. Evaluate patient progression.