PTA 214 - Clinical II

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Physical Therapy Assistant

Description:

This course consists of two hours laboratory a week plus 120 hours of on-site clinical experiences, The student will rotate to a different type of facility for each of the week sessions. Clinical sites are located in the region, which may require some travel. The students will participate in patient treatment skills mastered in PTA 205, 207, and 209 as well as clinical applications of the theory and techniques in PTA 206, 208, and 210 as per lab skill check-off sheet, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) and Clinical Instructor (CI) discretion. All clinical competencies will be scored as per format in the PTA Student Handbook using the clinical assessment instruments. Also includes a weekly seminar on topic pertinent to the field of physical therapy including professionalism, ethics, reimbursement, etc. In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or better. Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program is required to take this course.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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