Clinical Instructors
Clinical Instructors play a vital role in shaping the next generation of physical therapist assistants. Their dedication, expertise, and mentorship provide students with invaluable hands-on learning experiences that bridge the gap between classroom education and real-world practice. We deeply appreciate the time, effort, and guidance they invest in our students, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed for success.
2025 PTA Student Handbook - Part 1
Part one of the PTA Student Handbook is a guide for PTA students at 糖心live, outlining the program's philosophy, structure, and policies to prepare students for their education and careers.
Details the role of a Physical Therapist Assistant, the program's mission, goals, objectives, and curriculum structure, including course descriptions and a curriculum overview.
Explains the admissions policy and procedures, including criteria for transfer and readmission into the PTA program.
Outlines required performance criteria, evaluation processes, student conferences, advising, remediation activities, and disciplinary procedures to support student success.
Specifies the criteria students must meet to successfully graduate from the program.
Provides information on available resources at 糖心live, such as accommodations, learning commons, financial aid, library access, computer access, licensure/certification guidance, career services, and additional support services.
Emphasizes the importance of professionalism, ethical conduct, and student responsibilities within the program and the broader field of physical therapy.
2025 PTA Student Handbook - Part 2
Part two of the PTA Student Handbook provides essential forms, resources, and guidelines to support PTA students at 糖心live during their clinical education and professional development.
Lists helpful contacts within 糖心live and the School of Health Sciences & Wellness.
Provides essential student forms for clinical rotations, documentation, and CPI Web training such as:
- Student Physical Therapist Assistant (SPTA) Clinical Rotation Request Form
- Clinical Site Information Request Form
- Student Information Sheet
- 糖心live Student Physical Therapist Assistant Timecard
- Quick Start Guide for CPI Web Training Modules.
Offers key resources for CCCEs and CIs, including agreements, supervision guidelines, evaluation tools, and curriculum documents such as:
- Provides resources for Center Coordinators of Clinical Education (CCCEs) and Clinical Instructors (CIs)
- Memorandum of Agreement
- PTA Program Orientation Form
- Clinical Incident Report
- APTA Guidelines for Supervision of the Student PTA
- Five-Minute Feedback Form
- Weekly Assessment and Planning Form
- Clinical Instructor Evaluation Rubric
- Clinical Site Visit Record
- PTA Curriculum Spreadsheet
- PTA Program Master Skills List
Defines professional and ethical standards, core values, and clinical education guidelines for PTA students such as:
- Outlines standards such as the Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy
- Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- Core Values for the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant
- APTA Guidelines to Promote Excellence in Clinical Education Partnerships
- Essential Functions for Physical Therapist Assistant Students
Includes required forms for confidentiality, essential functions, consent, liability, and professional development such as:
- Contains mandatory forms like the Patient Confidentiality Agreement
- Essential Functions Verification
- Videotape/Photograph Consent and Agreement
- Student Statement of Understanding and Liability Release
- Handbook Agreement
- Core Abilities in Professional Development as Physical Therapist Assistants.
Covers onboarding, immunization requirements, guest lecturer documentation, and student advising forms such as:
- Includes Program Onboarding & Immunization Requirements
- Guest Lecturer Information and Observation Form
- Routine Student Conference/Advising
- Interventional (Relearning) Student Conference/Advising forms
Additional Resources and Forms
To support our Clinical Instructors and students during clinical rotations, we provided a collection of quick links to frequently used forms.