PHT 6601 - Clinical Internship II

Credits: 6 hrs

This is the second full-time clinical experience for the graduate physical therapy student. During this eight-week internship the student will be assessed on independent functioning in a clinical setting. The student also will be asked to delegate, supervise, and assess the impact of delegation on patient outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on clinical decision-making, documentation, patient management, and self-assessment. The student will be expected to manage a full caseload of uncomplicated patients, as defined by the clinical setting. Moderate to minimal supervision will be anticipated for safe student performance by the end of the internship. Students will also participate in pre-clinical tutorials and mock clinical settings. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all previous coursework