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Practicum for Health Care Professionals


Course Description

Individual practical experience in a clinical setting working under a licensed physical therapist, physician, physician's assistant, occupational therapist, or other medical specialist.


Athena Title

Practicum for Health Care Prof


Non-Traditional Format

Contact hours established by supervisor.


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer


Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)


Course Objectives

1. Describe the therapeutic modalities used in the selected medical setting 2. Describe the basic role of the health care professional in the clinical environment. 3. Discuss the differences in therapy for the various patients seen in the clinical setting. 4. Identify the various professional opportunities in the health care field selected.


Topical Outline

1. Basic clinical terminology and procedures 2. The selected health care profession 3. The health care environment 4. Therapeutic techniques in the health care field 5. The patient population


Syllabus


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