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Oct 23, 2026
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PTAC 2060 - Clinical Practice II
Credits: 5
Catalog Description
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
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Performs patient treatments in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self, and others.
- Demonstrate caring, ethical, clinical, and professional behaviors in all situations when interacting with patients, families, clinical instructors, and other health care professionals.
- Plans and performs treatments in a manner consistent with established state, federal, institutional regulations, and legal practice standards as well as the APTA Guide for Conduct and Standard of Ethical Conduct of the PTA.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including patients, clinical instructor(s), other health care professionals and families or caregivers.
- Participates in self-assessment with ARCC PBCSAT and lifelong learning activities to improve knowledge and skills.
- Select and apply therapeutic interventions including exercise, physical agents, mechanical and electrotherapeutic modalities, and functional training, based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist and review of health records, in a safe and competent manner.
- Create effective and concise written documentation in an efficient and timely manner to support the delivery of PT services.
- Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in clinical situations.
- Participate in activities to prepare them for the National PTA Licensing Exam.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Documentation
- Communication
- Performance of therapeutic interventions
- Clinical and Professional Behavior
- Self-assessment with ARCC PBCSAT and lifelong learning
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving
- Participation in D2L weekly discussion questions
- Complete PTA Licensing Exam practice quizzes
- Complete tutorial on Licensing Exam Application Process
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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