DPT 8515 - Clinical Education IIIB

DPT 8515 is the conclusion of the third clinical rotation for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. This 6-week course, offered 40 hours per week, allows students to integrate and apply the knowledge acquired during the first two years of the DPT program to various clinical environments. Students must pass DPT 8315 and DPT 8515 to progress within the program. Students will develop advanced -intermediate-level skills in physical therapy evaluation and treatment and will progress with clinical reasoning and documentation skills. Students will develop the interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, colleagues, and members of the healthcare team and will utilize safe patient interactions and professional behavior in the healthcare environment as they further their understanding of the PT profession.