PTA 20 - CLINICAL PREPAREDNESS

    Recent Professors
    J. McCormick, M. Martinez, L. Nelson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    PTA 5, PTA 5L, PTA 6, and PTA 6L with a grade of C or higher
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PTA 20
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will provide students with the opportunity to observe physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients by PTA Program Faculty and through assigned observation hours in selected clinical sites. Through observation, discussion, reflection, and documentation, students will apply skills and techniques from current and previous PTA program courses to patient intervention and progression based on the physical therapist plan of care. Students will develop and enhance professional skills appropriate for clinical education experiences during semesters 3 and 4. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU transferable)
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:15am–12:30pm, Thu 8:00am–10:50am