PTA 2081 - PTA Internship II

Credit(s): 5
Internship Hour(s): 15
Prerequisite(s): PTA 2080 and Prerequisite/Corequisite below
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): PTA 2030
Formerly PTA 281 Focuses on an intermediate clinical experience providing hands on patient practicum skills and techniques. Includes continued application of physical therapy procedures of Internship I with the addition of therapeutic exercise, goniometry, manual muscle testing, and motor learning techniques. Students demonstrate professional behavior and communication principles appropriate in the physical therapy setting. A designated clinical instructor in an acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient, geriatric, or home health setting provides supervision. During the internship, the student presents an in-service on a physical therapy related topic.