PHTA2110 — Practicum I
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 1.5 Credit(s) The practicum experience is a “hands-on” reality experience providing on-the-job opportunities to acquire further knowledge, learning and opportunities for practicing skills. The practicum will take place in a facility that can provide learning experiences consistent with the student’s interest and learning desires and meets approval of the instructor. Students will be supervised by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. This practicum experience is a full-time rotation for 5 weeks with a minimum of 35 hours per week with an online seminar during the 5 weeks. Semesters available: Day - Su 12 Practicum Hour(s); Required (CPI) # 1, & 2, by end of semester. Exhibit caring*, compassion*, and empathy* in providing services to patients. (CPI) # 1, & 2, by end of semester. Demonstrate beginning skills in measurement and assessment techniques to assist the supervising physical therapist in monitoring and modifying the plan of care. (CPI) # 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 – by end of semester. Demonstrate beginning skills to verbally and non-verbally communicate with colleagues, health care providers, patients and their families with respect and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences. (CPI) # 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 – by end of semester. Demonstrate beginning skills to document according to facility guidelines. (CPI) #
Prerequisites: PHTA1090, PHTA1110