PTA 161 - Clinical Education 3

    Recent Professors
    Nicole Marquez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    28 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    PTA 145 , PTA 152 , and PTA 155 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This is a seven week, full-time affiliation, where students are given the opportunity to implement therapeutic treatments learned in the academic setting under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The student will be responsible for patient care compatible to the role of the entry-level PTA utilizing knowledge and skills developed in the program. The student will have an opportunity to advance his/her skills level in the competencies experienced during Clinical Affiliation I and II to an entry-level within the role of the PTA. Students will demonstrate competent and safe entry level PTA skills at the conclusion of this clinical experience.
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