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PTA 1312 - Practicum I

2 Credit Hours

Course Description:
The student will complete a minimum of four full-time weeks at an assigned physical therapy practice. Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, the student will assume patient care responsibilities appropriate to a physical therapist assistant student. Students will provide safe, effective, ethical, and legal care while demonstrating professional behaviors aligned with the values of the physical therapy profession and CAPTE standards.

Prerequisites:
PTA 1013 Fundamentals of PT Practice

PTA 1023 Musculoskeletal System & Kinesiology

PTA 1213 Therapeutic Interventions for Pain Management

PTA 1112 Pathology and Pharmacology

PTA 2014 Manual Techniques & Advanced Interventions

PTA 1224 Orthopedic Conditions and Interventions

PTA 1151 Clinical Prep I

BIO 2102 Clinical Anatomy

All PTA and BIO courses must be completed and a PTA program GPA of 2.5 or better. 

Corequisites:
none


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