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2016-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PT 7972 - Clinical Education II


(1.5)

This 5-week full-time clinical internship is designed to allow the student to practice examination and intervention skills associated with the general practice of physical therapy under the supervision and guidance of a physical therapist. In addition to the skills expected in PT 6971 , the student will perform a range of examination tests and measures appropriate for the practice setting. The student will engage in the process of client evaluation and determines a physical therapy diagnosis as well as generating and applying an appropriate individualized plan of care for clients. A variety of interventions will be practiced including coordination, communication, documentation, patient education and direct interventions, including but not limited to gait training, administration of modalities, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training. The student will also participate in clinic based activities including but not limited to scheduling clients, completing billing procedures, and engaging with other staff/professionals on-site.