Clinical Education in Physical Therapy: The Evolution from Student to Clinical Instructor and Beyond

Download or read book Clinical Education in Physical Therapy: The Evolution from Student to Clinical Instructor and Beyond written by Debra F Stern and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-04-18 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in adherence with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education’s (CAPTE) standards, Clinical Education in Physical Therapy explores the evolution from student to Clinical Instructor while serving as an essential educational resource for entry-level Physical Therapy students. This exciting new resource presents an overview on the rewards and challenges of becoming a Clinical Instructor, the legal issues involved for the academic institution and the clinical sites, clinical education models, student characteristics, establishing a clinical education program, and much more! Clinical Education in Physical Therapy includes a dedicated chapter on leadership and professionalism both of which have been stressed in recent years by both the APTA and CAPTE. Key Points at the beginning of each chapter establish the primary take-aways for readers, while case studies in select chapters reinforce practical application of the material.