College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog

PT 883 Clinical Ed Practicum III

This is the third of four full-time clinical experiences (Practicums PT 881, PT 882, PT 883 and Internship PT 884). Each clinical experience will be in a different practice setting with locations available throughout the U.S. During this six-week practicum the student will be under the supervision of a clinical instructor and begin to develop proficiency at applying skills learned in the classroom. These skills include all components of professional practice and patient/client management (safety, professional behavior, accountability, communication, cultural competence, professional development, clinical reasoning, screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis, plan of care, procedural and educational interventions, documentation, outcomes assessment, financial resource management, and management of support personnel).

Credits

6