PHTA 2110 - Practicum I
Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant (01267)
Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA
1.5 Credit(s)
The practicum experience is a “hands-on” reality experience providing on-the-job opportunities to acquire further knowledge, learning and opportunities for practicing skills. The practicum will take place in a facility that can provide learning experiences consistent with the student’s interest and learning desires and meets approval of the instructor. Students will be supervised by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. This practicum experience is a full-time rotation for 5 weeks with a minimum of 35 hours per week with an online seminar during the 5 weeks. Semesters available: Day - Su
12 Practicum Hour(s);
Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PHTA 1090 and PHTA 1110
College Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Learning Outcome
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Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
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Communication – Written
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Communication – Speech
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Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
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Critical Thinking
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CPI tool, end of practicum
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Information Literacy
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Quantitative Literacy
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Student Learning Outcomes for Course
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Outcomes
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Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
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- Demonstrate in a safe, legal, ethical, responsible, respectful and effective manner adhering to the legal standards and ethical guidelines, under the supervision of a physical therapist
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*Performance Indicators
(CPI) # 1, 2, 3, 5 & 14 - by end of semester
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- Demonstrates initiative (eg, arrives well prepared, offers assistance, seeks learning opportunities).
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(CPI) # 1, & 2, by end of semester.
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- Exhibit caring*, compassion*, and empathy* in providing services to patients.
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(CPI) # 1, & 2, by end of semester.
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- Demonstrate beginning skills in measurement and assessment techniques to assist the supervising physical therapist in monitoring and modifying the plan of care.
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(CPI) # 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 – by end of semester.
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- Demonstrate beginning skills to verbally and non-verbally communicate with colleagues, health care providers, patients and their families with respect and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences.
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(CPI) # 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 – by end of semester.
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- Demonstrate beginning skills to document according to facility guidelines.
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(CPI) # 6, 7, 13 by end of semester.
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- Demonstrate beginning skills to participate as an integral member of the healthcare team through communication with the supervising physical therapist about the patient’s status and conveying knowledge and skills to others through patient care and education.
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(CPI) # 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 14– by end of semester.
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- Demonstrate beginning skills in fiscal management according to facility guidelines.
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(CPI) #3 & 14 – by end of semester.
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- Demonstrate beginning skills of managing time and resources to achieve goals of clinical setting and addressing the needs of the patient.
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(CPI) #2 & 14 – by end of semester.
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- Demonstrate participation in continued development of knowledge and skills.
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(CPI) #2, 6 – by end of semester.
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Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A
90 - 92 A-
87- 89 B+
83 - 86 B
80 -82 B-
77- 79 C+
73 - 76 C
70 -72 C-
67- 69 D+
63 - 66 D
60 -62 D-
00- 59 F
Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.
*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,
Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link
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