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Students are required to
complete 15 weeks (40 hours/week) of
clinical work under the supervision of a
licensed physical therapist and/or physical
therapist assistant. Students will assist in
delivering patient care,
documenting patient
information, and interacting with other
health care professionals.
The first three weeks of
clinical experiences are done at the end of
the third semester. The classes during this
semester are shortened to 12 weeks to allow
for three weeks of clinical experience. This
120-hour clinical experience, PT 395E,
allows students to get an inside view of
clinical work before completing their last
semester of coursework.
PT 395F consists of six
weeks of clinical experience following the
fourth semester. This course requires 240
hours of clinic work.
PT 395G consists of 240
hours of clinic work, which begins
immediately following PT 395F.
The three clinical
experiences are performed in different
facilities/departments. Students may be
assigned to outpatient departments,
hospitals, nursing
facilities, rehabilitation hospitals,
pediatric clinics, and other settings.
Students are responsible
for their own transportation to and from all
clinics to which they are assigned. Students
are also financially
responsible for any
required uniforms/ lab jackets and meals
while at the clinics. Students are
responsible for a one-time cost of liability
insurance and nametag,
which are purchased through the school.
Students are financially responsible for
physical examinations, medical tests, and
legal clearances as required by the
University and facilities.
Along with treating
patients, students also have written
assignments and in-services to deliver
during clinical experiences. Details are
given in class
prior to beginning clinical work.
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