PTA 253 — PTA Clinical Affiliation (12 cr)
This is a full-time internship of practical performance and appropriate application of physical therapy procedures and techniques under supervision in two selected clinic settings or a physical therapy department associated with the college. This affiliation is sufficient to ensure the student has reached the minimum level of competency required for an entry-level physical therapist assistant in the application of physical therapy procedures and the understanding of clinic responsibilities and supervisory relationships prior to graduation. The Clinical Instructor is informed of the current skill level of the student. All Clinical Performance Instrument criteria will be performed at “Entry level” performance. Grading option: Pass/fail. Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or better in all PTA courses. (SFCC)
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