DPT 703

Clinical Seminar IV

The clinical seminar course series facilitates the integration of students into the profession of physical therapy through discussion of various professional topics and engagement in clinical lab activities. Clinical Seminar IV focuses on preparing students for successful performance in their first full-time clinical experiences. Topics include: quality mentorship, potential barriers and supports in clinical learning, student accountability during learning process, planning and preparation, effective evaluation processes, etc. Students will also begin to prepare for their anticipated roles as future clinical instructors post-licensure. Finally, students will participate in a variety of clinical lab hours that are integrated with didactic coursework. As a part of this, students will begin to explore effective supervision of support personnel, including the physical therapist assistant.

Units: 1.0