Nov 05, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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PTAC 2060 - Clinical Practice II


Credits: 5

This course is a full-time clinical practice at an assigned health care facility. The student will function as a PTA student in the facility for 8 consecutive weeks and will be responsible for patient care compatible to the role of the PTA, utilizing knowledge and skills developed in the first two years of the PTA program. The purpose of the course is to provide real-world work experience in a physical therapy setting under the direct supervision of the physical therapist or the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant team. The students will be provided with learning experiences not available in the classroom but unique to the clinical facility. The student will be required to participate in weekly online discussion questions on Desire to Learn (D2L) and required to complete a self-assessment using the ARCC Professional Behaviors and Clinical Skills Assessment Tool (ARCC PBCSAT). Students are also required to participate in online activities to prepare them for the National PTA Licensing Exam.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): PTAC 2040  and PTAC 2050  
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: PTAC 1010  



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