PHT 7601 - Clinical Internship III

Credits: 6 hrs

This is the third full-time clinical experience for the graduate physical therapy student. During this nine-week internship the student will be assessed on independent functioning in a clinical setting. The student will be asked to delegate, supervise, and assess the impact of such delegation on patient outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on clinical decision-making, documentation, patient management, and self-assessment. The student will be expected to consistently characterize professional behaviors, effective communication skills, and sensitivity to cultural diversity when delivering health care. They will strengthen evaluative, diagnostic, and prognostic skills while approaching entry-level practice in many criteria on the CPI. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all previous coursework