PHT 5305 - Clinical Internship I

Credits: 3 hrs

This is the first full-time clinical experience for the graduate physical therapy student. During this four-week internship the student will be assessed on independent functioning in a clinical setting under the close supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The student may be asked to delegate, supervise, and assess the impact of delegation to support personnel. Student should begin to demonstrate and understand essential functions of a physical therapist. Potential student problems can be identified early during daily exposure to the realities of current practice. The student can reflect on and reaffirm their career choice and begin to understand professional relationships within the health care delivery system. Pre-clinical preparation will include mock clinical settings and tutorials. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all previous coursework