PHT 2820L - Clinical Practicum III - AS

40 hours per week 5 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PHT 2810L, PHT 2931
Course involves full time student assignment to a local clinical facility. Includes scheduled class meetings to discuss clinical performance objectives, the self-appraisal process, and overall requirements for this entry level practicum. A clinical journal, a case study report and a research project are required. Class discussions are held to share and discuss experiences, patient care problems, readiness for the workplace, leadership responsibilities, professional growth, etc. Weekly online discussion forums facilitate critical thinking, peer review, and managing clinical situations at the entry level. Students attend a personal conference with the academic coordinator of clinical education to discuss progress and to identify area of strength/weaknesses with appropriate target dates and methods of amelioration where necessary. Students receive a satisfactory/fail grade.