Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size24 studentsCredits4PrerequisitePTA 9, PTA 9L, PTA 10, PTA 10L, and PTA 11 with a grade of C or higher Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course will provide students with the opportunity to observe and participate in patient care as directed by a clinical instructor. Students will be placed in a clinical setting for a full time (40 hrs/wk), eight-week clinical experience where they will apply knowledge and skills learned in semesters one through four of the PTA Program. Students will provide care as directed by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant for uncomplicated and complicated patients with the degree of supervision and guidance based on the patient and the environment. Students are expected to provide patient care and fulfill the role of the physical therapist assistant at entry level during this clinical experience. (CSU transferable) PHYSICS (PHYS)Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri