PT 206 - Clinical Fieldwork I

Credit Hour(s): 3
Contact Hours: (0, 0)

Clinical Fieldwork I begins the fieldwork series for the PTA student. Five weeks (200 hours) of full-time clinical experience are required. The student now has the opportunity to interact with patients and professional staff in a health care facility. This placement allows the student to gain experience in the skilled application of techniques learned in PT 121, PT 131, PT 132, PT 141, PT 142 and PT 143, including ambulation and transfer training, modality application and therapeutic exercise. Student must be First Aid and CPR certified and provide all required CPR, First Aid and health record documentation. Prerequisite(s): PT 121, PT 131, PT 132, PT 141, PT 142, PT 143, SC 253 and SC 254