Information for Students

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Clinical education is an exciting and educational part of the curriculum.

The Director of Clinical Education will post a list of available slots for each clinical experience, based on commitments provided by sites. Students may submit preferences before assignments are completed. Coursework preparing students for clinical education will occur the semester preceding each of the experiences.

Clinical Requirements

  • To participate in any clinical education experience, students must have current personal health insurance, CPR certification, have passed a criminal background check and drug screen, be eligible for professional liability insurance provided by the PT program, and have completed all required immunizations and health items indicated by the program and the clinical sites.
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Clinical Performance Instrument

  • The assessment tool utilized during all clinical education experiences is the APTA's Web Clinical Performance Instrument. In addition to the clinical instructor's assessment, students will complete a self-assessment at mid-term and final. Completion of a 90-minute online training module is required before initial access to the instrument will be allowed. For more information, please refer to the APTA instructions.

Students complete surveys about teaching effectiveness of clinical instructors, as well as surveys about their experiences at each clinic site.  Sites, Site Coordinators of Clinical Education, and Clinical Instructors are welcome to request a copy of the survey questions in preparation of a student coming on site.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Director of Clinical Education, [email protected], with any questions about the surveys.

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