Course

Perform in a safe manner that minimizes the risk to patient, self and others with guidance from the clinical instructor

Demonstrate clinical behaviors in a professional manner with guidance from the clinical instructor

Identify legal, ethical and professional standards that need to be met in the clinical setting

Identify patient differences, values, preferences and needs that should be considered in the delivery of physical therapy services

Demonstrate communication strategies used in various situations with guidance from the clinical instructor

Identify strengths and weaknesses in knowledge, skills and behaviors in the clinical setting

Collect data that will be used to answer questions and make clinical decisions

Practice select physical therapy interventions (exercise, manual therapy, modalities, etc.) with guidance from the clinical instructor

Select appropriate devices, equipment and functional training needed in clinical situations

Produce components of documentation required in the clinical setting

Identify the activities that are part of efficient delivery of physical therapy services (fiscal, time, space, equipment and personnel management)