PHYR 291 - Directed Clinical Practice I

    Recent Professors
    Norman Cadiz Belleza, Amanda Johnston, Gail Bachman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    8–16 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PHYR 225 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYR 291
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) student a moderate to maximum supervised application of previously learned techniques and skills in the rehabilitation of patients in one selected clinical facility affiliated with the college. The focus is on intermediate level application in the safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions. Emphasis is placed on intermediate level skills of professional communication and interpersonal relationships necessary for the healthcare field. Students are placed in either an inpatient or outpatient facility. Supervision of the student is at the intermediate level progressing to advanced intermediate, and is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is the first of three Directed Clinical Practice courses in the PTA program.