PTA 280 PTA Internship I
Prerequisite
PTA 110, PTA 115 and PTA 120 with a "C" or better.
160 Internship hours
Focuses on initial clinical exposure providing hands on patient practicum skills and techniques. Includes application of basic patient care skills including transfers, range of motion, modalities, bandaging, aseptic techniques, and gait training. Students demonstrate professional behavior and communication principles appropriate in the physical therapy setting. A designated clinical instructor in an acute care, geriatric or outpatient setting will provide supervision.