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PT 8974 - Clinical Education IV

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This course is a 12-week full-time clinical internship in which the student is expected to advance his/her skills to the level of a competent entry-level practitioner in the majority of elements related to physical therapy client and practice management. The student will have the opportunity to practice in inpatient and/or outpatient settings as well as specialty areas of practice as clinical settings allow. The student will use problem solving and critical thinking to make independent decisions related to patient care needs and identify when appropriate to refer the client to other services. Additional expectations of the student’s performance include development of consultation and educational skills through patient, family, and public education, family conferences, and team meetings and rounds. The student will be expected to provide an educational in-service or case study presentation for staff development purposes to each facility he/she attends.