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PTA Clinical Practice 3

Class Number: PTA 10524151-1 - PTA Clinical Practice 3
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-524-151 PTA CLINICAL PRACTICE 3...provides a full-time clinical experience to apply foundational elements, knowledge, and technical skills required of the entry level physical therapist assistant in various practice settings. (Prerequisites: 10-524-144, PTA Principles of Neuromuscular Rehab; 10-524-145, PTA Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehab; 10-524-146, PTA Management of Cardiopulmonary & Integumentary Conditions; Corequisites: 10-524-150 PTA Professional Issues 2; 10-524-148, PTA Clinical Practice 2)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Function under the physical therapist in a safe, legal, professional, and ethical manner to ensure the safety of patients, self, and others throughout the clinical interaction
  2. Exhibit behaviors and conduct that reflect respect and sensitivity according to physical therapy practice standards
  3. Implement a self-directed plan for career development, credentialing, and lifelong learning
  4. Demonstrate clear and collaborative communication with patients, families, and health care team
  5. Perform data collection essential for carrying out the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist
  6. Demonstrate critical thinking skills to implement and modify treatment within a plan of under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist
  7. Perform technically competent, evidence-based physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist
  8. Educate patients, families, and other health providers
  9. Produce documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
  10. Integrate components of operational and fiscal practices of physical therapy services in a variety of settings

Class Details

Class Number:
PTA 10524151-1 - PTA Clinical Practice 3
Date:
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Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Spring Session 2

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
3/30/2026 - 5/4/2026 Clinical Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3/31/2026 - 5/5/2026 Clinical Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4/1/2026 - 5/6/2026 Clinical Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4/2/2026 - 5/7/2026 Clinical Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4/3/2026 - 5/8/2026 Clinical Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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