2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 09, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
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DPT 837 Clinical Education I


10 credits

This is a twelve-week, full-time clinical education experience, occurring during the fourth semester in the program (Summer II). This experience will provide the opportunity for integration of current professional competencies into direct patient care using problem solving strategies.  Facilitation from Physical Therapy Clinical Faculty will assist in the utilization of these skills in critically analyzing a variety of patient and role problems.  This experience will begin the process of professional socialization and cultivation of interpersonal communication skills; clinical decision making; self-assessment; proactive learning; and development of personal values, attitudes, and motivations in relationship to ethical, legal, and moral practice.  40 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all previous required coursework (all DPT 1st year and spring 2nd year coursework)



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