PTA 122 - Introduction to Clinical Practice

    Recent Professors
    Millie R. Burns
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PTA 120, 121, and 130 with grades of "C" or better
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of PTA 122
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. This course provides students with the initial opportunity to observe physical therapy practice and perform selected delegated responsibilities with guidance, direction, and supervision. Students complete 112 hours in an assigned clinical setting. Assignments are determined by the program faculty and may be in acute, sub-acute, outpatient, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, or other type of physical therapy practice. Seminar, individual meeting, and online discussion topics include orientation to the clinical practice setting, discussion of clinical experiences and clinical practice issues, and self-assessment of performance. The course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:15am–5:25pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 9:00am–10:05am