PTA 112C - Introduction to Physical Therapy Clinical Education

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

This course provides the student with an introductory experience to physical therapy clinical education. The lecture portion of this course introduces the student to the roles and functions in physical therapy, responsibilities and relationships of physical therapy personnel. The clinical portion of this course provides the student with an opportunity to participate in physical therapist-directed activities under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in a physical therapy clinical environment as appropriate in each setting and commensurate with student's didactic training and experience. Students create individual clinical education goals based on their level of exposure to physical therapy experiences. The faculty makes clinical education assignments and students are responsible for their own transportation, parking and meals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. A passing grade (P) is based on achieving a 75% or higher on the clinical comprehensive examination, performance on the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Clinical Performance Instrument Physical Therapist Assistant (CPI-PTA) and completion of course requirements. This course requires a per-credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PTA 101, BIO 161 

Corequisites:

PTA 102, PTA 103 

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Clinic

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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