PTA 204 - Practicum I

This course emphasizes the interpersonal aspects of patient care in physical therapy, including communication and education, cultural competence, and adherence to ethical standards. Students will develop an understanding of inclusive and equitable patient care practices and the importance of recognizing psychosocial aspects of health and disability including disparities within the health care system. During the final two weeks of the semester, students will complete a sixty-hour patient care experience in an assigned, supervised clinical setting.

Prerequisite
A “C” or better in the following courses: PTA 100, PTA 113, PTA 201, PTA 207, and BIOL 142 or BIOL 145, and BIOL 150 or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 150.

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours
1
Lab Hours
6 lab hours per week

Academic Level
1.2